Erec Smith

Fat Tactics

The Rhetoric and Structure of the Fat Acceptance Movement

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Produktbeschreibung

Using Anthony Giddens' Structuration theory and rhetorical theory, this book identifies fat acceptance activists' tactics to end fat stigma. The book covers the benefits and detriments of social media in fat acceptance activism, the importance of symbolism and rhetorical savvy, and the use of narrative in fat activism.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lexington Books
• Seitenzahl: 114
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 330g
• ISBN-13: 9781498531160
• ISBN-10: 1498531164
• Artikelnr.: 54036571

Autorenporträt

By Erec Smith

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction: The "Spirit" of Fat Acceptance Chapter One: Setting the Stage
for Fat Activism Chapter Two: Signification, Legitimation, and Domination
in the Fat Acceptance Movement Chapter Three: Fat Tactics and the
Pragmatics of Fat Activism Chapter Four: Anti-fat Rhetoric and Social Media
Chapter Five: The Power of Narrative in Fat Acceptance Conclusion