Masculinity and Body Weight in Japan

Grappling with Metabolic Syndrome

By:

Genaro Castro-Vazquez

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Routledge Contemporary Japan Series

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Drawing on the concept of the somatic self, Castro-Vázquez explores how Japanese men think about, express and interpret their experiences concerning bodyweight control. Based on an extensive ethnographic investigation, this book offers a compelling analysis of male obesity and overweight in Japan from a symbolic interactionism perspective to delve into structure, meaning, practice and subjectivity underpinning the experiences of a group of middle-aged, Japanese men grappling with body weight control. Castro-Vázquez frames obesity and overweight within historical and current global and sociological debates that help to highlight the significance of the Japanese case. By drawing on evidence from different locations and contexts, he sustains a comparative perspective to extend and deepen the analysis. A valuable resource for scholars both of contemporary masculinity and of medical sociology, especially those with a particular interest in Japan.

Author Biography:

Genaro Castro-Vázquez is Professor of Asian Studies at Kansai Gaidai University, Japan

Release date Australia

December 13th, 2021

Author

Genaro Castro-Vazquez

Audience

Tertiary Education (US: College)

Illustrations

24 Illustrations, black and white

Pages

224

Series

Routledge Contemporary Japan Series

ISBN-13

9781032172859

Product ID

35213379

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