Fat China: How Expanding Waistlines are Changing a Nation (China in the 21st Century) [Paperback]

Paul French (Author), Matthew Crabbe (Author)

Book Description

Series: China in the 21st Century | Publication Date: July 1, 2010

'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.

Editorial Reviews

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'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] findings are startling.' —Mark O’Neill, ‘South China Morning Post’

'Authors Paul French and Matthew Crabbe have explored “how changing diets, modern lifestyles, investment from foreign fast food and supermarket retailers and urban planning” are lending China a very American problem.' —Evan Osnos, ‘The New Yorker’

‘This eye-opening and pioneering book on obesity in China is based on comprehensive research and statistical data. More important, the authors examine the health problem against global economic, sociocultural, and political backgrounds and in much broader contexts… Highly recommended.’ —A. Y. Lee, George Mason University, ‘Choice’

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'When Deng Xiaoping said 'To get rich is glorious', he probably didn't realize that getting wealthy would make many Chinese fat... In an informative and entertaining style, French and Crabbe reveal the dark side of China's growing middle-class: a fast increase in obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. A great read on an important topic.' —Andy Rothman, China economist, CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets, Shanghai

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Product Details

• Paperback: 250 pages
• Publisher: Anthem Press; First edition (July 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0857289659
• ISBN-13: 978-0857289650
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #655,172 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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