Synopses & Reviews
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≪/i> (Oryx, 1992).
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Not only an excellent volume for research, the book also has a positive tone that will encourage those personally afflicted by eating disorders. It will read cover to cover for its thoroughness and solid information.Library Journal
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Not only an excellent volume for research, the book also has a positive tone that will encourage those personally afflicted by eating disorders. It will read cover to cover for its thoroughness and solid information.Library Journal
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...comprehensive and uniquely insightful....Highly recommended.Book Report
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...comprehensive and uniquely insightful....Highly recommended.Book Report
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Unique to this book is a reference section that includes an updated state-by-state directory of over 200 eating disorder treatment facilities, an extensive bibliography of books, periodicals, videos, and Internet sites, and a list of organizations.The Gurze
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This slim volume is worth its weight in gold. Composed of dozens of short yet complete articles by a variety of well-known experts, Eating Disorders is simple enough for a college student yet helpful and illuminating even for seasoned professionals who have treated the problem for years. It is brilliantly organized....refreshingly clear of the confusing and obnoxious jargon so common in research writing....Eating Disorders has all the little extras that make a reference book truly useful....Eating Disorders is an essential addition to any library.Against the Grain
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This single volume....offers hope to anyone seeking assistance with coping with an eating disorder.ARBA
About the Author
RAYMOND LEMBERG, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and director of Psychological Pathways, a multidisciplinary group practice in Scottsdale, Mesa, and Prescott, AZ.LEIGH COHN is the president of Gurze Books, a publisher specializing in books and other reference materials on eating disorders.
Table of Contents
Preface Ray Lemberg
Contributors
Glossary
Part 1 Understanding Eating Disorders: Symptoms and Causes
Part 2 Physiological and Medical Issues
Part 3 Sociocultural Issues and Subgroups Affected by Eating Disorders
Part 4 Dieting and the Obesities
Part 5 Current Treatment Approaches
Part 6 Facilities and Selected Resources
Index