Obesity in America, 1850-1939 : a history of social attitudes and treatment / Kerry Segrave.

  • Segrave, Kerry, 1944-
Date:
[2008], ©2008
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Description

"This study concentrates on how the condition of obesity was viewed, studied, and treated from 1850 to 1939. 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 that were proposed to explain obesity"--Provided by publisher.

Publication/Creation

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2008], ©2008.

Physical description

v, 202 pages ; 23 cm

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Contents

Obesity emerges, slightly, 1850-1879 -- Psychology and effects, 1880-1919 -- Oddities, sports, clubs, employment, 1880-1919 -- Causes and cures, 1880-1919 -- Reducing, diets, and exercise, 1880-1919 -- Style and prevalence, 1880-1919 -- Psychology and effects, 1920-1939 -- Oddities, sports, clubs, employment, 1920-1939 -- Causes and effects, 1920-1939 -- Reducing, diets, and exercise, 1920-1939 -- Style, prevalence, and statistics, 1920-1939.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-196) and index.

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  • LocationStatus
    History of Medicine
    FDY.6.AA8-9
    		Open shelves

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ISBN

  • 9780786441204
  • 0786441208