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Fat Land (How Americans Became the Fattest People in the World)

Greg Critser

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Understanding America's obesity epidemic.

"Fat Land could be a great read for anyone interested in understanding the root causes of America's obesity crisis. Critser provides a well-researched and well-written account of the history and biology of obesity in America, making it the definitive journalistic account of its kind. Through his writing, Critser gives readers a comprehensive look into how this epidemic came about and how it continues to shape the nation's political and cultural landscape today."

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Fat Land (How Americans Became the Fattest People in the World)

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ISBN: 9780141019031
Author: Greg Critser
Publisher: Penguin
Date of Publication: 2003-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science, Sociology, Politics, History
Goodreads rating: 3.48
(rated by 2786 readers)

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America is suffering an epidemic of obesity and we are fast catching up. This is an account of the history and biology of the fattening of America at the moment when it is emerging as a political issue too.
 

Understanding America's obesity epidemic.

"Fat Land could be a great read for anyone interested in understanding the root causes of America's obesity crisis. Critser provides a well-researched and well-written account of the history and biology of obesity in America, making it the definitive journalistic account of its kind. Through his writing, Critser gives readers a comprehensive look into how this epidemic came about and how it continues to shape the nation's political and cultural landscape today."

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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