The Obesity Epidemic

Why a Social Justice Perspective Matters
1. Auflage 2018
ISBN: 978-3-319-68977-7
Verlag: Palgrave Pivot

Buch, Englisch, 86 Seiten, Format (B × H): 148 mm x 210 mm, Gewicht: 275 g

This book addresses the obesity epidemic from a political, economic and social perspective. Examining the populations that suffer the greatest from political and economic decision-making associated with obesity prevalence, this book utilizes a contemporary framework to discuss obesity. While it does examine the behavioral risks associated with rising obesity rates, it also explores the political level, by evaluating theories in social justice and the political economy that foster or restrict at-risk behaviors. It considers the economic context through rising income inequality levels in the US. It also critiques the actions of higher institutions, including transnational corporations, as social contributors to this epidemic. Finally, it compares global and national challenges of the epidemic.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Taylor, Monica M.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik Innen-, Bildungs- und Bevölkerungspolitik
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Soziale Ungleichheit, Armut, Rassismus
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik Sozialpolitik
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Soziale Fragen & Probleme

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. The Globesity Epidemic.- 2. The Obesity Epidemic: Individual Accountability and the Social Determinants of Health.- 3. The Argument for Social Justice.- 4. The Political Economy Perspective.- 5. Policy Solutions.- 6. Justice for All.

Über Autor(innen)

Monica M. Taylor is Faculty Member of Healthcare Administration and Business at Colorado State University-Global, USA and Adjunct Full Professor of Health Services Management at the University of Maryland - University College, USA. She received her Ph.D. in Planning and Public Policy from Rutgers University in 2009 and also holds an MPH from Hunter College, New York. .