The Obesity Epidemic - Why a Social Justice Perspective Matters (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)

This book addresses the obesity epidemic from a political, economic and social perspective. Examining the populations that suffer the greatest from political and economic decision-making associated with obesity prevalence, this book utilizes a contemporary framework to discuss obesity. While it does examine the behavioral risks associated with rising obesity rates, it also explores the political level, by evaluating theories in social justice and the political economy that foster or restrict at-risk behaviors. It considers the economic context through rising income inequality levels in the US. It also critiques the actions of higher institutions, including transnational corporations, as social contributors to this epidemic. Finally, it compares global and national challenges of the epidemic.

General

Imprint:	Birkhauser Verlag AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	November 2017
First published:	2018
Authors:	Monica M. Taylor
Dimensions:	210 x 148mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	86
Edition:	1st ed. 2018
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-68977-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Public administration Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > Personal & public health > General
LSN:	3-319-68977-0
Barcode:	9783319689777

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