TITLE

Nothing succeeds like excess

AUTHOR(S)
Stinson, Susan
PUB. DATE
July 2001
SOURCE
Women's Review of Books;Jul2001, Vol. 18 Issue 10/11, p16
SOURCE TYPE
Periodical
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Comments on the association made between obesity, corporate greed and the United States economy. Social implications of obesity; Connection between health and socioeconomic status; Details on corporate greed.
ACCESSION #
4755575

Tags: OBESITY -- Economic aspects;  UNITED States -- Economic conditions;  HEALTH -- Social aspects

 

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