Body Image and the Media

by Celeste Conway

Book Overview

Body Image and the Media provides a balanced look at a hot-button topic. Explore the pros and cons of the idealized portrayal of people in different types of media, what effects this has on a boy's or girl's body image, the dangers of a negative body image, and what people do to change their bodies (including eating disorders and cosmetic surgery), as well as the influence of parents and peers on a person's body image. Full-color photos, a glossary,...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1617837326
• ISBN13: 9781617837326
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Abdo Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.2" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7