Fat

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Exploring the societal disdain for fat bodies, this expanded edition delves into the discourse surrounding fatness as a disease and the pressures to conform to accepted body sizes. Lupton integrates the latest critical research from the humanities and social sciences, making it both an engaging read for the general audience and a valuable resource for students and academics. The book serves as a provocative introduction to the complex politics of embodiment and health, highlighting contemporary debates on fat embodiment.