Beschreibung:
By Cindi SturtzSreetharan, Alexandra Brewis, Jessica Hardin, Sarah Trainer, and Amber Wutich
This unique comparative ethnography uses a systematic and nuanced approach to delve into the myriad meanings of "being fat" within and across different global sites.
Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: How and Where We Did the StudyChapter 3: Futotteru (Fat) In Osaka, JapanChapter 4: Fat in Peri-Rural Georgia, USAChapter 5: Gordura (Fat) In Encarnación, ParaguayChapter 6: Lapo’a (Fat) In Apia, SamoaChapter 7: The Bigger Picture: Shared Beliefs about FatChapter 8: Conclusions: A Global Perspective on Weight