The Obesity Epidemic: Why a Social Justice Perspective Matters

By Monica M. Taylor

Presents an overview of key debates around the obesity epidemic and their policy ramifications
Positions the obesity debate in the context of discrimination, urbanization, and capitalism, and gives accountability of higher institutions
Argues the necessity of a social justice position to understand the obesity epidemic

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319689770
• ISBN13: 9783319689777
• Release Date: November 2017
• Publisher: Palgrave Pivot
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.8" x 8.3"