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The Obesity Epidemic: Science, Morality and Ideology

The Obesity Epidemic: Science, Morality and Ideology

by PaulF.Campos (Foreword), Michael Gard (Author), JanWright (Author)

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    Paperback 2005

    $63.47

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    Hardcover 2004

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Synopsis

Increasing obesity levels are currently big news but do we think carefully enough about what this trend actually means? Everybody - including doctors, parents, teachers, sports clubs, businesses and governments - has a role to play in the `war on obesity'. But is talk of an obesity `crisis' justified? Is it the product of measured scientific reasoning or age-old `habits of mind'? Why is it happening now? And are there potential risks associated with talking about obesity as an `epidemic'?

The Obesity Epidemic proposes that obesity science and the popular media present a complex mix of ambiguous knowledge, familiar (yet unstated) moral agendas and ideological assumptions.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 232
 Edition: New Ed
 Publisher: Routledge
Published: 26 Apr 2005
ISBN 10: 0415318963
ISBN 13: 9780415318969

Media Reviews

'The Obesity Epidemic is a superb contribution to the sociology of knowledge, and an essential text for anyone who wants to understand the current moral panic over fat.' - Paul Campos, University of Colorado, author of The Obesity Myth

'The strength in this book lies in its ability to provide its readers with a critical view of obesity science by challenging them to go beyond traditional thinking ... reminding them of the harmful and stigmatizing consequences of adopting a 'war on obesity' mentality ... This book is an essential read for anyone who is interested in health, obesity, health promotion, and public health.' - Krista Rondeau, Dieticians of Canada

Author Bio
Michael Gard is Senior Lecturer in Physcial Education at Charles Sturt University, Australia. Jan Wright is a Professor of Education and Associate Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Education at the University of Wollongong, Australia.