The Hungry Gene
Encyclopedia
The Hungry Gene is a 2002 book by Ellen Ruppel Shell
in which she tackles the issue of obesity
. It is a non-fiction
journalistic book
.
Ellen Ruppel Shell
Ellen Ruppel Shell is an American journalist, a correspondent for the Atlantic Monthly, and professor of science journalism at Boston University.-Biography:Shell was born in Auburn, New York, United States. In 1974, Shell received a B.A...
in which she tackles the issue of obesity
Obesity
Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems...
. It is a non-fiction
Non-fiction
Non-fiction is the form of any narrative, account, or other communicative work whose assertions and descriptions are understood to be fact...
journalistic book
Book
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External links
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