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Duncan, M. C., & Klos, L. A. (2012). Paradoxes of the Flesh: Emotion and Contradiction in Fitness/Beauty Magazine Discourse. Journal of Sport & Social Issues.doi:10.1177/0193723512467190

Description: Duncan and Klos examine the ways in which fitness magazines emphasize dieting and exercise for weight loss.  In many cases the magazines present conflicting discourse and images.

Piontak, J. R., & Schulman, M. D. (2014). Food Insecurity in Rural America. Contexts, 13(3), 75–77.doi:10.1177/1536504214545766

Description: Piontak and Schulman demonstrate that, contrary to popular belief, rural areas suffer as much if not more from food scarcity than metropolitan areas.  They present supporting data, explanations, and solutions for rural communities.