The Real War on Obesity

Contesting Knowledge and Meaning in a Public Health Crisis

Autori

• John Boswell

Parametri

Pagine

240pagine

Tempo di lettura

9ore

• Salute & Medicina
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Scienze sociali

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The book explores the political struggle surrounding the definition of obesity as a policy issue, focusing on debates in Australia and the UK. It provides a detailed analysis of the competing narratives and how various actors utilize scientific evidence to support their viewpoints. Highlighting the ongoing contest over the interpretation of obesity as a public health crisis, this work offers valuable insights for scholars in interpretive policy studies, critical public health, and science and technology studies.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2016

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