{"product_id":"the-obese-medieval-monk-pip-patrick-9781407312248","title":"The 'Obese Medieval Monk': A multidisciplinary study of a stereotype","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe purpose of this study is to explore, through a variety of approaches, the extent to which the stereotype of the 'obese medieval monk' is founded in truth. The work aims to determine the 'antiquity' of that stereotype, by exploring the image of the monk throughout the medieval period (defined as AD 1066-c.1540), and the contribution of the medieval accusations and criticisms of monks to the evolution of the modern stereotype. Chapters focus on archaeological and historical evidence pertaining to monastic diet, and an osteological study comparing the physique and the prevalence of obesity-related joint disease in medieval monks from London with their secular counterparts. Ultimately, the evidence presented in each chapter is drawn together and considered to give a holistic perspective on the 'obese medieval monk'.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Pip Patrick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1407312243\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781407312248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e British Archaeological Reports Oxford Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/15\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 191\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.49lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.69h x 8.27w x 0.56d","brand":"Pip Patrick","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48136615133439,"sku":"9781407312248","price":81.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_61a08c8d-2fd9-48c2-9dc7-3476be74a49d.jpg?v=1770163787","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-obese-medieval-monk-pip-patrick-9781407312248","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}