The world has curves : the global quest for the perfect body / Julia Savacool.
Examines cultural perceptions of beauty in various cultures, touring areas including China's plastic surgery industry and disease-affected parts of South Africa where a heavier figure is associated with health.
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Language: | English |
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[Emmaus, Pa.] : [New York] :
Rodale ; Distributed to the trade by Macmillan,
2009.
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Physical Description: | xviii, 206 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
Format: | Book |
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