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" Weight bias : "
edited by Kelly D. Brownell [and others].
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BL
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979139
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b733509
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| Title & Author
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Weight bias : : nature, consequences, and remedies /\ edited by Kelly D. Brownell [and others].
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New York :: Guilford Press,, ©2005.
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xv, 320 pages ;; 23 cm
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1593851995
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: 9781593851996
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Introduction: The social, scientific, and human context of prejudice and discrimination based on weight / Kelly D. Brownell -- Part I: Nature and extent of weight bias -- Weight bias in employment / Janna Fikkan and Esther Rothblum -- Bias in health care settings / Anthony N. Fabricatore, Thomas A. Wadden, and Gary D. Foster -- The portrayal of weight in the media and its social impact / Bradley S. Greenberg and Tracy R. Worrell -- Weight bias in a child's world / Janet Latner and Marlene B. Schwartz -- Weight bias in a teen's world / Dianne Neumark-Sztainer and Marla Eisenberg -- Part II: Origins, explanations, and measurement -- Attributions and weight-based prejudice / Christian S. Crandall and April Hortman Reser -- Social consensus and the origins of stigma / Gretchen B. Sechrist and Charles Stangor -- Theories of stigma : limitations and needed directions / Eden B. King, Michelle R. Hebl, and Todd F. Heatherton -- Measurement of bias / Bethany A. Teachman and Robyn K. Mallet -- Part III: Consequences of weight bias -- Effects of weight related teasing in adults / J. Kevin Thompson, Sylvia Herbozo, Susan Himes, and Yuko Yamamiya -- Social consequences of weight bias by partners, friends, and strangers / Jeffrey Sobal -- Self-esteem and the stigma of obesity / Jennifer Crocker and Julie A. Garcia -- Personal reflections on bias, stigma, discrimination, and obesity / Carol A. Johnson -- Part IV: Remedies -- Legal theory on weight discrimination / Elizabeth E. Theran -- Remedies for weight-based discrimination / Sondra Solovay -- Improving medical practice / James L. Early and Judy A. Johnston -- Improving the health care system / Christina C. Wee and Susan Z. Yanovski -- Improving the fitness landscape / Heather O. Chambliss and Steven N. Blair -- Changing media images of weight / Michele Weston and Diane Bliss -- Coping with weight stigma / Rebecca M. Puhl -- Advocacy / Lynn McAfee and Miriam Berg -- Expression of bias against obesity in public policy and its remedies / Morgan Downey -- Summary and concluding remarks / Marlene B. Schwartz and Rebecca M. Puhl.
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"Discrimination based on body shape and size remains commonplace in today's society. This important volume explores the nature, causes, and consequences of weight bias and presents a range of approaches to combat it. With contributions from leading scientists, health professionals, attorneys, and advocates, the book offers a unique blend of scientific knowledge, theory, and practical strategies for understanding and ameliorating bias based on body weight."--Jacket.
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Body image-- Social aspects.
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Body image.
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Discrimination against overweight persons.
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Physical-appearance-based bias.
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Discrimination à l'égard des obèses.
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Discrimination fondée sur l'apparence physique.
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Image du corps-- Aspect social.
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Image du corps.
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71.61 discrimination.
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77.61 attitude, prejudice, social influence.
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Body image-- Social aspects.
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Body image.
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Discrimination against overweight persons.
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Diskriminierung
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Physical-appearance-based bias.
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Übergewicht
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Diskriminierung.
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Übergewicht.
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Body Image.
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Discriminatie.
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Sociale aspecten.
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Zwaarlijvigheid.
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Body Weight.
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Obesity.
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Prejudice.
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Stereotyping.
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| Dewey Classification
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306.4/613
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| LC Classification
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BF697.5.B63W43 2005
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2005 L-745
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BF 697.5.B63W419 2005
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71.61bcl
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77.61bcl
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| Added Entry
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Brownell, Kelly D.
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