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Synopsis
In this tour de force the author traces the older, positive meanings of the word "fat." He analyzes "the thing fat, " discussing not only the aesthetics of fat but also the nature of fat. He examines "fat sex, " including representations of the human body designed to arouse people whose taste in beauty is fat. And he explores "political fat, " i.e., the relation of fat to power.
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A witty and informed 'postmodern diet book'
Eat Fat is a perverse, delightful and ingenious celebration of fat. In it Richard Klein argues against dieting and against our culture's obsession with weight; as the Western world appears to be getting fatter and dieticians are getting richer he wonders whether there is a good reason for fat as he delights in all its forms, shapes and sizes. "This is a splendid blast against fattism. Anyone carrying an ounce of the stuff will be cheered by Klein's assault" Peter McKay, Mail on Sunday; "A witty and informed look at the skinny emperors of dieting" Independent
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Fat is beautiful, sexy, and strong. Politicians cultivate it, singers require it, gourmets appreciate it, and lovers play with it. Fat is a fabulous three-letter word. Eat Fat is a perverse, delightful and ingenious celebration of fat. In it Richard Klein argues against dieting and against our culture s current obsession with weight; as the Western world appears to be getting fatter he wonders whether there is a good reason for fat as he delights in all its forms, shapes and sizes. This is a splendid blast against fattism. Anyone carrying an ounce of the stuff will be cheered by Klein s assault Peter McKay, Mail on Sunday Klein has produced a rich, wide-ranging and fascinating survey of fatness, its history, causes and semiology Johnny Acton, Literary Review Witty, informed and unrepentant Graham Caveney, Arena This book has rocked the boats of fashion, medicine and the diet industry and about time too. Pass the profiteroles Cressida Connolly, Tatler A witty and informed look at the skinny emperors of dieting and weight loss Jerome Burne, Independent Very entertaining Brian Case, Time Out
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- PublisherVintage Books
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 0679758488
- ISBN 13 9780679758488
- BindingPaperback
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