{"product_id":"waisted-nathan-denton-9780198865278","title":"Waisted: The Biology of Body Fat","description":"\u003cem\u003eWaisted: The Biology of Body Fat\u003c\/em\u003e outlines the fascinating, often misunderstood and sometimes controversial biology of fat, otherwise known as adipose tissue. It provides a comprehensive, evidence-based perspective on fat biology and its crucial role in human evolution, health, disease, and society. \u003cbr\u003eThe content draws upon biomedical, epidemiological, social and evolutionary research to understand the striking relationship between body fat distribution and health outcomes. Using digestible analogies, real-world examples and images, it highlights the multi-faceted relationship between adipose biology and society. \u003cem\u003eWaisted\u003c\/em\u003e clearly conveys the key concepts and assumptions that can lead to negative perceptions of fat, and reframes these challenges to highlight the underappreciated importance of adipose tissue in humans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWaisted\u003c\/em\u003e is an accessible yet in-depth exploration of the subject that is suitable for both specialists and non-specialists alike. It is a highly valuable resource for clinicians, health practitioners, biomedical researchers, and students who study adipose biology, obesity, and diseases related to fat dysfunction. This book also provides an interesting sociological and anthropological read for anyone who wants to gain a broader and deeper appreciation of the unique role that adipose tissue plays in human evolution and society, by considering how biological and social factors intersect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nathan Denton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0198865279\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780198865278\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/04\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.30w x 0.70d","brand":"Nathan Denton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43992769855743,"sku":"9780198865278","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a222e636-461e-4188-9f51-170adf18581c.jpg?v=1683320695","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/waisted-nathan-denton-9780198865278","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}