Born Again Bodies by R Marie Griffith

Born Again Bodies by R Marie Griffith

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Summary

Launches a sensitive investigation into Christian fitness and diet culture. This book analyzes Christianity's intricate role in America's obsession with the body, diet, and fitness. It traces the underpinning of modern-day beauty and slimness ideals - as well as the bigotry against people who are overweight.

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Born Again Bodies by R Marie Griffith

Launches a sensitive investigation into Christian fitness and diet culture. This book analyzes Christianity's intricate role in America's obsession with the body, diet, and fitness. It traces the underpinning of modern-day beauty and slimness ideals - as well as the bigotry against people who are overweight.
R. Marie Griffith is Associate Professor of Religion at Princeton University and author of God's Daughters: Evangelical Women and the Power of Submission (California, 1997).
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ISBN 13 9780520242401
ISBN 10 0520242408
Title Born Again Bodies
Author R Marie Griffith
Series California Studies In Food And Culture
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher University of California Press
Year published 2004-10-04
Number of pages 337
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