Publisher's Synopsis
We are in the midst of a national obesity crisis, and Americans are getting heavier. Today, about 65% of adults and 15% of children and adolescents in the US are overweight or obese.
A witty and thorough look how Americans
became the people we are-- the music, sports,
theater, ethnic and racial issues, and the media
that shape our distinctive culture.
Topics include Race and ethnic groups, rock music, theater, baseball and other sports, gender issues, and political movements.
