The Obesity Epidemic - Science, Morality and Ideology (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2004
First published:	2005
Authors:	Michael Gard • Jan Wright
Foreword by:	Paul Campos
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	232
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-31895-2
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > General
LSN:	0-415-31895-5
Barcode:	9780415318952

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