Bulimia

By Adriane Ruggiero

Book Overview

Editor Adriane Ruggiero has assembled twelve essays that offer varying perspectives on bulimia. Readers are encouraged to learn more about the complexities behind this eating disorder and are offered resources such as help organizations, and a bibliography for further research. Issues discussed include: the connection between shame and bulimia; the contributions of athletics to bulimia; the success rate of antidepressants as treatment; how the Internet factors in, and involuntary hospitalization.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0737736747
• ISBN13: 9780737736748
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.2" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12