Biopolitics And The 'obesity Epidemic': Governing Bodies (routledge Studies In Health And Social Welfare)
by Valerie Harwood /
2008 / English / PDF
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Biopolitics and the ‘Obesity Epidemic’
Biopolitics and the ‘Obesity Epidemic’ is the first
edited collection of critical perspectives on the 'obesity
epidemic.' The volume provides a comprehensive discussion of
current issues in the critical analysis of health, obesity and
society, and the impact of obesity discourses on different
individuals, social groups and institutions. Contributors from
the UK, Canada, New Zealand and Australia provide original,
accessible, and engaging chapters on issues such as the effects
on individuals, families, youths and schools. The timely
contributions offered by
is the first
edited collection of critical perspectives on the 'obesity
epidemic.' The volume provides a comprehensive discussion of
current issues in the critical analysis of health, obesity and
society, and the impact of obesity discourses on different
individuals, social groups and institutions. Contributors from
the UK, Canada, New Zealand and Australia provide original,
accessible, and engaging chapters on issues such as the effects
on individuals, families, youths and schools. The timely
contributions offered byBiopolitics and the ‘Obesity
Epidemic’
Biopolitics and the ‘Obesity
Epidemic’ to this highly topical area will be of interest to
a wide range of readers, including teachers, education
professionals, community health and allied professionals, and
academics in areas such as education, health, youth studies,
social work and psychology.
to this highly topical area will be of interest to
a wide range of readers, including teachers, education
professionals, community health and allied professionals, and
academics in areas such as education, health, youth studies,
social work and psychology.