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Masculinity and Body Weight in Japan - Grappling with Metabolic Syndrome (Paperback)
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Masculinity and Body Weight in Japan - Grappling with Metabolic Syndrome (Paperback)
Series: Routledge Contemporary Japan Series
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Drawing on the concept of the somatic self, Castro-Vazquez explores
how Japanese men think about, express and interpret their
experiences concerning bodyweight control. Based on an extensive
ethnographic investigation, this book offers a compelling analysis
of male obesity and overweight in Japan from a symbolic
interactionism perspective to delve into structure, meaning,
practice and subjectivity underpinning the experiences of a group
of middle-aged, Japanese men grappling with body weight control.
Castro-Vazquez frames obesity and overweight within historical and
current global and sociological debates that help to highlight the
significance of the Japanese case. By drawing on evidence from
different locations and contexts, he sustains a comparative
perspective to extend and deepen the analysis. A valuable resource
for scholars both of contemporary masculinity and of medical
sociology, especially those with a particular interest in Japan.
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