Bibliograph

Eating disorders in America, a reference handbook, David E. Newton

Type

Label

Eating disorders in America, a reference handbook, David E. Newton

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Eating disorders in America

Nature of contents

bibliographydictionaries

Oclc number

1082296741

Responsibility statement

David E. Newton

Series statement

Contemporary world issuesGale eBooks

Sub title

a reference handbook

Summary

This book summarizes the history of eating disorders in human civilization, assesses their current status in American society, and describes efforts for establishing effective prevention and treatment programs. It discusses the considerable controversy as to the basic cause or causes of these disorders and their genetic, biological, and/or psychological factors, and explains the causes, symptoms, controversies, and treatments available

Table Of Contents

1. Background and history -- 2. Problems, issues, and solutions -- 3. Perspectives -- 4. Profiles -- 5. Data and documents -- 6. Resources -- 7. Chronology

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