Body Image: A Handbook of Theory, Research, and Clinical Practice - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1572307773 ISBN 13 : 9781572307773

Editeur : Guilford Publications, 2002

Synopsis

This uniquely integrativeHandbook provides a comprehensive account of current theory, research, and clinical practice in the area of body image and body image disorders. The volume's 57 concise chapters have been contributed by internationally recognized experts from diverse mental health, medical, and allied health care disciplines. Authors review the nature and functions of body image; examine psychological, social-contextual, and physical influences on body image experiences; and present effective ways to assess, alleviate, and prevent body image-related suffering. Capturing the richness and complexity of the field in a readily accessible format, every chapter concludes with an informative annotated bibliography.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This uniquely integrative Handbook provides a comprehensive account of current theory, research, and clinical practice in the area of body image and body image disorders. The volume's 57 concise chapters have been contributed by internationally recognized experts from diverse mental health, medical, and allied health care disciplines. Authors review the nature and functions of body image; examine psychological, social-contextual, and physical influences on body image experiences; and present effective ways to assess, alleviate, and prevent body image-related suffering. Capturing the richness and complexity of the field in a readily accessible format, every chapter concludes with an informative annotated bibliography.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Guilford Publications
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1572307773
• ISBN 13: 9781572307773
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 530
• Éditeur: Smolak Linda
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible