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Eating and the American Zeitgeist
1E. W. Bourne Behavioral Research Laboratory, Cornell University Medical College, NY 10605, USA.
Appetite
|November 5, 1997
Summary
This study explores the evolution of eating science in the US, from early experiments to the 1972 Appetitive Seminar. It highlights how scientific progress intertwines with societal influences.
Area of Science:
- Physiology
- Psychology
- Sociology of Science
Background:
- The science of eating has a rich history in the United States.
- Early research laid the groundwork for understanding appetite and food intake.
- The field's development is influenced by both internal scientific progression and external societal factors.