Crusaders for Fitness: The History of American Health Reformers

by James C. Whorton

To reveal the importance of a subject that has long suffered from scholarly neglect, Professor Whorton demonstrates that health reform campaigns were not mere fads but ideologies composed of a mixture of religious and scientific ideas and themes from the popular culture.

Originally published in 1982.

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Genres: History

Paperback

First published January 1, 1982

Reviews

[Jonathan Kauffman · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing, entertaining academic history of health reformers, vegetarians, rogue nutritionists, and physical fitness developers.