| Eating and Weight Disorders Contributor(s): Grilo, Carlos M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1841695483 ISBN-13: 9781841695488 Publisher: Psychology Press OUR PRICE: $48.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2006 Annotation: "Eating Disorders" refer to a range of problems characterized by abnormal eating behaviors and beliefs about eating, weight, and shape. Eating disorders, which are classified as psychiatric problems, and obesity, which is classified as a general medical condition, reflect a diverse and perplexing array of biological, social, and psychological phenomena. Beginning with a comprehensive overview of eating and weight disorders, this volume also covers: - Anorexia Nervosa - Bulimia Nervosa - Atypical Eating Disorders and Binge Eating Disorders - Obesity Including the most up-to-date research, Carlos Grilo provides a balanced and authoritative overview of current thinking in the fields of eating disorders and obesity with broad yet in-depth coverage of the areas. This highly readable book will be indispensable to students and professionals in clinical psychology, health psychology, and psychiatry. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychopathology - Eating Disorders - Psychology | Clinical Psychology - Psychology | Mental Health |
| Dewey: 616.852 |
| LCCN: 2005035699 |
| Series: Clinical Psychology: A Modular Course (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.46" H x 6.9" W x 8.5" (0.97 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Eating disorders refer to a range of problems characterized by abnormal eating behaviours and beliefs about eating, weight, and shape. Eating disorders, which are classified as psychiatric problems, and obesity, which is classified as a general medical condition, reflect a diverse and perplexing array of biological, social, and psychological phenomena. Beginning with a comprehensive overview of eating and weight disorders, this volume also covers:
Including the most up-to-date research, Carlos Grilo provides a balanced and authoritative overview of current thinking in the fields of eating disorders and obesity with broad yet in-depth coverage of the areas. This highly readable book is an indispensable resource to students and professionals in clinical psychology, health psychology, and psychiatry. |