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Obesity in America, 1850-1939

- A History of Social Attitudes and Treatment
Af: Kerry Segrave Engelsk Paperback

Obesity in America, 1850-1939

- A History of Social Attitudes and Treatment
Af: Kerry Segrave Engelsk Paperback
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This is a study of obesity in America from 1850 to 1939, concentrating on how the condition was viewed, studied, and treated. 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 used to explain it, including the idea that ordinary tap water was fattening.

From about 1850 to 1879, obesity existed almost exclusively among the upper class, and it received very little medical attention. From 1880 to 1919, doctors, scientists, and other health professionals began to present a coherent theory of obesity. By 1920, the condition was recognized as a big enough health issue that various groups, ranging from private employers to public health officials, began developing some of the nation''s first organized weight reduction programs.

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This is a study of obesity in America from 1850 to 1939, concentrating on how the condition was viewed, studied, and treated. 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 used to explain it, including the idea that ordinary tap water was fattening.

From about 1850 to 1879, obesity existed almost exclusively among the upper class, and it received very little medical attention. From 1880 to 1919, doctors, scientists, and other health professionals began to present a coherent theory of obesity. By 1920, the condition was recognized as a big enough health issue that various groups, ranging from private employers to public health officials, began developing some of the nation''s first organized weight reduction programs.

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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 208
ISBN-13: 9780786441204
Indbinding: Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10: 0786441208
Udg. Dato: 29 aug 2008
Længde: 11mm
Bredde: 152mm
Højde: 229mm
Forlag: McFarland & Co Inc
Oplagsdato: 29 aug 2008
Forfatter(e): Kerry Segrave
Forfatter(e) Kerry Segrave


Kategori Social- & Kulturhistorie


ISBN-13 9780786441204


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Paperback


Sider 208


Udgave


Længde 11mm


Bredde 152mm


Højde 229mm


Udg. Dato 29 aug 2008


Oplagsdato 29 aug 2008


Forlag McFarland & Co Inc

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