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Steven Shapin, "Eating and Being: A History of Ideas about Our Food and Ourselves" (U Chicago Press, 2024)

New Books in Sociology

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Evolving Perspectives on Individual Health Management

This chapter examines the transformation of individual health management through history, focusing on dietary advice. It contrasts traditional dietetic practices with modern health expectations, highlighting the impact of historical medical concepts on contemporary lifestyle choices.

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