Fat History : Bodies and Beauty in the Modern West, Hardcover by Stearns, Pet...

by Stearns, Peter N

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Fat History : Bodies and Beauty in the Modern West, Hardcover by Stearns, Peter N., ISBN 0814780695, ISBN-13 9780814780695, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US Explores the meaning of fat and antifat in modern Western society, focusing on the uniquely moral component of dieting in America and comparing American and French attitudes toward food and dieting. Traces how Western standards of beauty and physical morality have changed over the past 100 years, illustrating how the contemporary obsession with fat arose in tandem with the growth of consumer culture, women's equality, and changes in women's sexual and maternal roles. Includes b&w photos and illustrations from popular magazines. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

• ISBN: 9780814780695
• Condition: Fine

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