Disorders of Body Image [Hardcover]

David Castle (Editor), Katherine A. Phillips (Editor)

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Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Wrightson Biomedical Publishing Ltd; illustrated edition edition (15 July 2001)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1871816475
ISBN-13: 978-1871816471
Product Dimensions: 24.3 x 15.4 x 1.4 cm
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,679,040 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Disorders of body image, ranging from dysmorphic concern through anorexia and bulimia nervosa to body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), are debilitating, often secret conditions associated with significant psychiatric comorbidity such as depression, social phobia and obsessive compulsive disorder. The disparate issues pertaining to body image are examined in this book by international experts who bring different yet complementary viewpoints from the disciplines of neurology, psychiatry, dermatology, cosmetic surgery, psychology and anthropology. Early chapters assess the concept of body image within nerological and evolutionary contexts and cultural influences on our perceptions of beauty and ugliness, disgust and self-loathing. The remaining chapters focus on the clinical characteristics, causes and possible treatment strategies for BDD, eating disorders and associated psychiatric conditions in adults, adolescents and children.

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