Schools and Public Health

Schools and Public Health is the first academic book to offer a historically grounded critique of the way schools are used as a context for public health policy. The book argues that, contrary to conventional wisdom, schools are not a very effective place to pursue public health policies.

Chapter 1: Fear and Loathing in Seattle
Chapter 2: A Process not a Thing
Chapter 3: The Birth of the Miracle Factory
Chapter 4: A Dazzling Variety
Chapter 5: Sex, Drugs, and School Food
Chapter 6: Reforming the Self
Chapter 7: Obesity, Schools, and History
Chapter 8: The 'New' Body Work of Being a Teacher
Chapter 9: Health for Sale
Chapter 10: A Future without Limits