Description
Discover the intriguing world of fat with 'Fat: A Cultural History of the Stuff of Life'. This enlightening book delves into the multifaceted perceptions of fat throughout history, examining how our views of fatness intertwine with culture, gender, race, and status. Published by Reaktion Books, this brand new edition (ISBN: 9781789140620) is a treasure trove of insights, featuring comprehensive historical accounts, philosophical discussions, and cultural analyses. Charting the evolution of our attitudes towards corpulent bodies, this book reveals how fat has shaped societal biases and beliefs since antiquity. Readers will discover that fat is not merely a descriptor of body size but is also rich with connotations related to vitality and fertility, contrasting perceptions of beauty and animality. Perfect for anyone interested in body positivity, cultural studies, and the sociology of appearance, 'Fat: A Cultural History of the Stuff of Life' invites you to rethink stereotypes and reconsider the significance of fat in our lives. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789140620
Year: 2019
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
Fat. Such a little word evokes big responses. While 'fat' describes the size and shape of bodies - their appearance - our negative reactions to corpulence also depend on something tangible and tactile. As this book argues, there is more to fat than meets the eye.
Fat: A Cultural History of the Stuff of Life offers reflections on how fat has been perceived and imagined in the West since antiquity. Featuring fascinating historical accounts as well as philosophical, religious, and cultural analyses - including discussions of status, gender, and race - the book digs deep into the past for the roots of our current notions and prejudices. Two central themes emerge: how we have perceived and imagined corpulent bodies over the centuries, and how fat - as a substance as well as a description of body size - has been associated with vitality and fertility as well as perceptions of animality. By exploring the complex ways in which fat, fatness, and fattening have been perceived over time, this book provides rich insights into the stuff our stereotypes are made of.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789140620
Year: 2019
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
Fat. Such a little word evokes big responses. While 'fat' describes the size and shape of bodies - their appearance - our negative reactions to corpulence also depend on something tangible and tactile. As this book argues, there is more to fat than meets the eye.
Fat: A Cultural History of the Stuff of Life offers reflections on how fat has been perceived and imagined in the West since antiquity. Featuring fascinating historical accounts as well as philosophical, religious, and cultural analyses - including discussions of status, gender, and race - the book digs deep into the past for the roots of our current notions and prejudices. Two central themes emerge: how we have perceived and imagined corpulent bodies over the centuries, and how fat - as a substance as well as a description of body size - has been associated with vitality and fertility as well as perceptions of animality. By exploring the complex ways in which fat, fatness, and fattening have been perceived over time, this book provides rich insights into the stuff our stereotypes are made of.