London on 08 Jan - 19:00–21:00
Celebrate the launch of Fat Activism: A Radical Social Movement Come and join Charlotte Cooper and HammerOn Press for the launch of Fat Activism: A Radical Social Movement at Gay's The Word. In her new book Charlotte explains how fat people cultivate cheap, sustainable, no-risk methods to lead good lives without lining the pockets of the obesity industry. In her expansive grassroots study of fat queer activists she: Lifts the lid on a previously unexplored social movement Reveals details of fat activist strategies and approaches Charts extensive accounts of fat activist historical roots Explores controversies and tensions in the movement Shows that fat activism is undeniably feminist and queer
Address : Gay's The Word Book Shop
66 Marchmont Street
London
WC1N 1AB
Telephone : 020 7278 7654
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