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Masculinity and Body Weight in Japan

Masculinity and Body Weight in Japan

Genaro Castro-Vázquez

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2021
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Biologia, ciencias de la vida
ISBN:
9781032172859
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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.

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