| Description |
1 online resource (xix, 302 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Eating disorders : a historical perspective / Barton J. Blinder and Karin H. Chao -- Critical issues in the developmental psychopathology of eating disorders / Linda Smolak and Michael P. Levine -- Parenting and family factors in eating problems / Glenn Waller and Rachel Calam -- Sexual abuse and the eating disorders / Glenn Waller, Joanne Everill, and Rachel Calam -- Anorexia nervosa : definition, diagnostic criteria, and associated psychological problems / LeeAnn Alexander-Mott -- Anorexia nervosa : theories of etiology / Russell D. Marx -- Anorexia nervosa : methods of treatment / Elliot M. Goldner and C. Laird Birmingham -- Bulimia nervosa : definition, diagnostic criteria, and associated psychological problems / Lillie Weiss, Melanie Katzman, and Sharlene Wolchik -- Bulimia nervosa : medical complications / Randy A. Sansone and Lori A. Sansone -- Bulimia nervosa : methods of treatment / Scott J. Crow and James E. Mitchell -- Obesity : definition, diagnostic criteria, and associated health problems / Colleen S.W. Rand -- Obesity : sociocultural perspectives / Harold E. Yuker and David B. Allison -- Obesity : methods of treatment / Sarah C. Sitton |
| Summary |
First published in 1994. As the incidence of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and obesity sometimes caused by compulsive eating has risen, so has research and literature in the field. Presenting current knowledge of these eating disorders - the most common types found in adolescents and adults - this book addresses issues relevant to all.; Examining the pertinent history, aetiology, psychotherapy, and sociology, the contributors define these eating disorders and discuss issues of recovery and methods of treatment.; They also consider the problem as it exists in both male and females in this multicultural society. The resulting volume is divided into four parts: the first gives an overview in general, and the next three focus individually on anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and obesity respectively |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
LeeAnn Alexander-Mott, M.S. Department of Counseling, Development, and Higher Education College of Education University of North Texas Denton, TX 76203-3857 |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Eating disorders.
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Feeding and Eating Disorders
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PSYCHOLOGY -- Psychopathology -- Eating Disorders.
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PSYCHOLOGY -- Mental Health.
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Eating disorders
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Alexander-Mott, LeeAnn.
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Lumsden, D. Barry.
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| ISBN |
9781315820378 |
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1315820374 |
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9781317822677 |
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1317822676 |
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9781317822660 |
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1317822668 |
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9781317822684 |
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1317822684 |
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