| Eating Disorders in America: A Reference Handbook Contributor(s): Newton, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 1440858594 ISBN-13: 9781440858598 Publisher: ABC-Clio, LLC OUR PRICE: $64.35 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 2019 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychopathology - Eating Disorders - Social Science | Disease & Health Issues - Health & Fitness | Women's Health - General |
| Dewey: 362.196 |
| LCCN: 2019000288 |
| Series: Contemporary World Issues (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.55 lbs) 364 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Topical - Health & Fitness |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Although eating disorders have existed for centuries, considerable controversy remains as to the basic cause or causes of these disorders and their genetic, biological, and/or psychological factors. Eating Disorders in America: A Reference Handbook investigates these disorders, priming readers on the causes, symptoms, controversies, and treatments available. The two opening chapters of the book provide general background and a historical review of the existence of eating disorders in society. The remaining chapters provide resources the reader can use for further research, such as an extensive annotated bibliography, a glossary, and a chronology. This book differs from others on the topic in that it provides both an expository section that provides information as well as a set of resources for further research. The book also contains a perspectives chapter in which writers describe and discuss their personal views on the subject of eating disorders. Together with the author's expertise, these views add to the value of this book as a resource for eating disorder research. |