Fat matters from sociology to science

Tsichlia, Gina. (Added Author). Johnstone, Alexandra. (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 1907830391 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 9781907830396 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 1905539398 (Paper)
ISBN: 9781905539390 (Paper)
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xi, 130 pages) : color illustrations
remote
electronic resource
Publisher: Keswick : M and K Update, 2010.

General Note:	Multi-User. Title from e-book title screen (viewed May 25, 2010).
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Female form in the media : Body image and obesity / Sarah Pedersen -- Social determinants of obesity / Matt Qvortrup -- Assessing fatness / Arthur D. Stewart -- The technology of obesity : Prevention and treatment / Richard Butler -- Homo adipatus -- a new species : Weight management, treatment and prevention / Iain Broom and Catherine Rolland -- Obesity and weight loss : Myths and reality / Alexandra Johnstone and Sue Bird -- The 'patient's' perspective : A lifelong struggle with weight / Diane Finegood -- The 'patient' and the 'expert' working together in weight management / Maria McQuigg -- Physical inactivity, appetite regulation and obesity / Neil King [and others] -- Obesity, a psychological condition? / Lauren Puma, Christopher Ochner and Allan Geliebter.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access restricted by subscription. Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff.
Source of Description Note:	Description based on print version record.