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Fat China
French, Paul; Crabbe, Matthew
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Description for Fat China
Hardback. Series: China in the 21st Century. Num Pages: 250 pages, 2+ graphs. BIC Classification: JFFC; JKSR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 472.
'Fat China' provides an in-depth analysis of the growing problem of obesity and body image in China as urban lifestyles change and a sizeable middle class emerges. Rising obesity rates are examined in relationship to changing diets, modern lifestyles, investment from foreign fast food and supermarket retailers and urban planning. Crucial to this analysis is the likely effects on China's future development and already overburdened healthcare system.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Anthem Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
250
Condition
New
Series
China in the 21st Century
Number of Pages
250
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780857289780
SKU
V9780857289780
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About French, Paul; Crabbe, Matthew
Paul French is a founder and the Chief China Representative of Access Asia based in Shanghai. Access Asia specializes in providing information on China's economy and consumer/retail markets. He is the author of a number of books on China's history, development and current society. As co-founder of Access Asia, Matthew Crabbe has been analysing the consumer economy ... Read more
Reviews for Fat China
'The two authors open our eyes to the global phenomenon of obesity hitting China...the book ‘Fat China’ brilliantly shows this fast and sudden evolution of China, between the past generation and that of today.' —www.ma-grande-taille.com '‘Fat China’ looks at one aspect of the "economic miracle" that had previously escaped attention […] the growing rates of obesity on the mainland. [The] ... Read more