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The Obesity Epidemic - Science, Morality and Ideology (Hardcover)
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The Obesity Epidemic - Science, Morality and Ideology (Hardcover)
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It is a unanimously accepted and widely condemned fact that the
population of the world, in the prosperous regions at least, is
getting fatter. Obesity, usually linked with declining levels of
physical activity, is often cited as the single greatest cause of
unnecessary death and disease. Both in fashion and in health
science, 'thin is in'. But have the medical and scientific
community been complacent in their analysis of the crisis? The
Obesity Epidemic argues that the current state of scientific
thinking is a complex mix of science, morality and ideological
assumptions about people and their lives. The authors question the
scientific legitimacy of accepted thought about the causes of
obesity, arguing that ideological bias and debatable moral
assumptions have had a significant effect on research. The authors
examine the 'obesity epidemic' from a variety of angles, exploring
the both science of obesity and the construction of the 'obesity
epidemic' in the popular media. This is a controversial book about
a critical theme in health and exercise studies. state of research
and is set to contribute a great deal to the debate. It will be
essential reading for anyone interested in health and obesity
issues, including teachers, scientists, health workers, doctors and
policy makers.
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