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Overview
Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa pose a grave danger to the health of thousands of Americans each year. This sourcebook brings together in a single volume an extensive amount of information and resources regarding the diagnosis and treatment of these potentially life-threatening conditions. This volume is a substantially updated and expanded version of Controlling Eating Disorders with Facts, Advice, and Resources (Oryx, 1992).
Synopsis
Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa pose a grave danger to the health of thousands of Americans each year. This sourcebook brings together in a single volume an extensive amount of information and resources regarding the diagnosis and treatment of these potentially life-threatening conditions. This volume is a substantially updated and expanded version of Controlling Eating Disorders with Facts, Advice, and Resources (Oryx, 1992).
Booknews
A reference for anyone working with clients with eating disorders, as well as individuals and families affected. Contains sections on symptoms and causes, physiological and medical issues, sociocultural issues and subgroups affected by eating disorders, and dieting and obesities. A section on current treatment approaches offers detailed descriptions and case vignettes. A final section lists some 200 treatment facilities, books and periodicals, organizations, videos, and Internet sites. Most material in this second edition is new. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.