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Feminist Perspectives on Eating Disorders

Published in Hardcover by Guilford Press (05 November, 1993)

Authors: Patricia Fallon, Melanie Katzman, and Susan Wooley

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A well-explicated series of works on a ubiquitous problem

The authors delve into some of the least-examined aspects of eating disorders with grace and insight. This is the book that the eating disorder literature has needed: one that incorporates a feminist perspective, involves cultural considerations, and combines theory with research for a dynamic text.

A Powerful Read

I have read many books on the multidimensional subject of eating disorders, and I can confidently say that this is one of the best. The 22 authors deal with all aspects of eating disorders: historical, cultural, social, and psychological, to name just a few. I especially like the on-going theme of the FEMINIST PERSPECTIVE--I find it empowering. Hopefully, the views in this book can generate discussion that will lead to change.