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Reconstructing Obesity

The Meaning of Measures and the Measure of Meanings

Herausgeber: McCullough, Megan B.; Hardin, Jessica A.

Beschreibung

Draws on ethnographic methods to consider the impact of cultural differences, embodiment and local knowledge on understanding obesity Reconstructs how obesity and fatness are studied Examines the understanding of obesity in a range of geographic locations including Australia, the United Arab Emirates and Cuba

Autor

Megan B. McCullough is a Research Health Scientistat the Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research (CHOIR), Health Services Research &Development, US Department of Veterans Affairs.  Her current research examines pharmaceuticalization, hierarchies of knowledge among healthcare teams, non-physician clinicians, patient-provider communication and patient-centered care.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Berghahn Books
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 376g
• ISBN-13: 9781785330285
• ISBN-10: 1785330284
• Artikelnr.: 43998354