Encyclopedia of Obesity (VOLUMES 1 & 2)

Thousand Oaks, California, U.S.A.: SAGE Publications, Inc, 2008. Minor edge and corner wear; no dj; lightly scuffed and scratched; corners are gently bumped and rubbed; some light shelf wear; ex-library with the usual library markings; overall a nice used 2 VOLUME SET! Full-color pictorial boards with black and red lettering. 827 informative and educational pages nicely enhanced by black and white photographs and illustrations! "The Encyclopedia of Obesity is as much of a reference resource as it is a tool to raise awareness in the medical and public health communities. With almost 500 entries, these two volume summarize pertinent topics in obesity and related health conditions, including molecular biology, psychology, medicine, public health and policy, food science, environmental health, and pharmaceuticals. The editor has chosen topics that capture the current climate of obesity research while still addressing and defining the core concepts related to this condition. Based on a theme of "Moving Forward in an Ever Expanding World" articles address topics for a changing society that is slowly adapting to accommodate obesity, including recent lawsuits, new options for medical and dietary treatment, and the importance of prevention in children........" (2 VOLUME SET).. First Edition. Pictorial Boards. Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Ex-Library.