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Dining with Madmen

Fat, Food, and the Environment in 1980s Horror

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Examining the intersection of body image, diet culture, and environmental concerns, the book delves into America's 1980s obsession with weight and processed foods through horror narratives. It highlights how fatness was perceived as a terrifying transformation, reflecting societal fears about junk food and consumerism. By analyzing these themes, the author critiques the personal and ecological impacts of excess, revealing the deeper anxieties that shaped American culture during this era.

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Dining with Madmen, Thomas Fahy

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