Cooper, Charlotte
Fat Activism (Second - Edition): A Radical Social - Movement
- ISBN 13:
- 9781910849309
- author:
- Cooper, Charlotte
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hammeron Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15 x 2.5 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Race Relations,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Fat Activism: A Radical Social Movement by Charlotte Cooper is a groundbreaking study that explores the forty-year history of international fat activism. Cooper delves into the grassroots movement, examining its methods, analyzing existing literature, and challenging long-held assumptions about systemic fatphobia. Through rigorous scholarship and accessible writing, Cooper grounds her analysis in historical and geographical contexts, shedding light on the proxy concerns driving the movement, including body image, body positivity, and fat stigma. This comprehensive work is not only a valuable contribution to the field of fat studies but also a powerful tool for social change. By examining the intersection of feminism and queer theory with fat activism, Cooper provides a nuanced understanding of this radical social movement and its potential to inspire meaningful change.
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