Obesity: The Biography - Sander L. Gilman

Obesity: The Biography

By Sander L. Gilman

  • Release Date: 2010-05-13
  • Genre: Medical

Description

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.