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Obesity in America, 1850-1939

Kerry Segrave · 2008

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"This study concentrates on how the condition of obesity was viewed, studied, and treated from 1850 to 1939. It examines the images and stereotypes that were associated with fatness, the various remedies that were proposed for the condition, and the often bizarre theories that were proposed to explain obesity"--Provided by publisher.

Book details

Year
2008
Language
English
Publisher
McFarland & Co.
Editions
1
Pages
202
ISBN
9780786441204

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