Obesity - The Biography

Obesity is an important medical concern in today's society. In this fascinating account, Sander L. Gilman examines the perceptions and attitudes to obesity from classical times to the present day. Considering changing attitudes to the body and debates about whether obesity is a physiological or psychological problem, he explores its rich history.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Sander L. Gillman, Sander L Gilman, Sander L. Gilman
• Editore: Oxford University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 13.05.2010
• EAN: 9780199557974
• ISBN: 978-0-19-955797-4
• Pagine: 240
• Serie: Biographies of Disease; Biographies of Disease
• Categoria: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica