About this title: "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 "Biopolitics and the 'Obesity ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Routledge
Date published: 2008-12-19
ISBN-13:9780415991889ISBN:0415991889
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Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Taylor & Francis(Routledge)
Date published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780415991889ISBN:0415991889
Description: BRAND NEW HARDBACK. This book is printed on demand. (allow 1-2 weeks for printing) part i: biopolitics and the ‘obesity epidemic' 1. bio-power, biopedagogies and the obesity epidemic jan wright 2. theorizing biopedagogies valerie harwood 3. friends, enemies and the cultural politics of critical obesity research michael gard 4. bio-citizensh1p: virtue discourses and the birth of the bio-citizen christine halse 5. doctor's orders: diagnosis, medical authority and the exploitation of the fat body ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Date published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780415991889ISBN:0415991889
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using DHL or Royal Mail international mail WITH TRACKING NUMBER. D elivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). Biopolitics and the 'Obesity Epidemic', the first edited collection of critical perspectives on the "obesity epidemic, " provides a comprehensive discussion of current issues in the critical analysis of health, obesity and society, and the ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Date published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780415991889ISBN:0415991889
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using DHL or Royal Mail international mail WITH TRACKING NUMBER. D elivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). Biopolitics and the 'Obesity Epidemic', the first edited collection of critical perspectives on the "obesity epidemic, " provides a comprehensive discussion of current issues in the critical analysis of health, obesity and society, and the ... read more
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Date published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780415991889ISBN:0415991889
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly shipped from our UK warehouse using Royal Mail or DHL. International Priority mail for non-UK deliveries. Delivery is typically 2-4 working days for UK delivery. Heavier or more expensive books are shipped with a TRACKING NUMBER. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). Biopolitics and the 'Obesity Epidemic', the first edited collection of critical perspectives on the "obesity epidemic, " provides a comprehensive discussion of current issues in ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Date published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780415991889ISBN:0415991889
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly shipped from our UK warehouse using Royal Mail or DHL. International Priority mail for non-UK deliveries. Delivery is typically 2-4 working days for UK delivery. Heavier or more expensive books are shipped with a TRACKING NUMBER. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). Biopolitics and the 'Obesity Epidemic', the first edited collection of critical perspectives on the "obesity epidemic, " provides a comprehensive discussion of current issues in ... read more
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