Overview
Explores the nuance of dieters' attitudes toward polarizing trends
Offers a balanced perspective on sensitive issues
Discusses broader implications in contemporary foodways
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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About this book
This book explores the cultural and economic conditions fuelling the popularity of the polarizing Paleo diet in Australia. Based on ethnographic research in Melbourne and Sydney, Catie Gressier recounts the compelling narratives of individuals struggling with illness and weight issues. She argues that ‘going Paleo’ provides a sense of agency and means of resistance to the neoliberal policies and practices underpinning the growing prevalence of lifestyle diseases. From its nostalgic constructions of the past, to the rise of anti-elite sentiments inherent in new forms of health populism, Gressier provides a nuanced understanding of the Paleo diet’s contemporary appeal.
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Catie Gressier is a cultural anthropologist and McArthur Research Fellow at The University of Melbourne, Australia. With a focus on settler societies, foodways, and the environment, her first book At Home in the Okavango explores belonging among the white citizens of Botswana.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Illness, Identity, and Taboo among Australian Paleo Dieters
Authors: Catie Gressier
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-67250-2
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Social Sciences, Social Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-67249-6Published: 17 November 2017
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-67250-2Published: 03 November 2017
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: IX, 136
Topics: Social Anthropology, Cultural Studies