This is a controversial book about a critical theme in health and exercise studies. It provides much-needed, thorough and reflective analysis of the current state of research and is set to contribute a great deal to the debate.

Obesity associated with declining levels of physical activity is now a critical theme in health and exercise. This controversial book suggests the scientific community may have been complacent in its analysis of the crisis, and provides thorough and

'...a superb contribution to the sociology of knowledge, and an essential text for anyone who wants to understand the current moral panic over fat.' - Paul Campos, University of Colorado