| Inside Anorexia: The Experiences of Girls and Their Families Contributor(s): Boughtwood, Desiree (Author), Halse, Christine (Author), Honey, Anne (Author) |
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ISBN: 1843105977 ISBN-13: 9781843105978 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers OUR PRICE: $18.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2007 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychopathology - Eating Disorders - Self-help | Eating Disorders & Body Image - Biography & Autobiography |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2007017529 |
| Physical Information: 0.43" H x 6.28" W x 9.22" (0.66 lbs) 206 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Inside Anorexia provides valuable insight into the experiences and challenges faced by teenage girls with anorexia and their families. The authors use the stories of individuals and their families as a starting point for understanding the issues associated with anorexia including: physical effects, the effect on siblings and parents, related psychiatric problems, causes and treatment. Useful fact boxes in each story provide an overview of current knowledge from a variety of disciplines as well as new findings from the authors' own research into anorexia nervosa. Inside Anorexia is an accessible resource for anyone who wants a better understanding of anorexia nervosa. It will be an informative guide for health professionals as well as for people with anorexia and their families. |
Contributor Bio(s): Halse, Christine: - Dr Christine Halse is Professor in Education and Chief Investigator of the multi-disciplinary, multi-method Australian Research Council project, Multiple Perspectives of Eating Disorders in Girls, at the University of Western Sydney, Australia. Her research and publications on anorexia nervosa have addressed biographical, clinical and ethical issues. |