The Corporeal Identity
When the Self-Image Hurts
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Psychiatry, Psychology, Applied Psychology
| Author: | Elena Faccio | ISBN: | 9781461456803 |
| Publisher: | Springer New York | Publication: | November 15, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Springer | Language: | English |
| Author: | Elena Faccio |
| ISBN: | 9781461456803 |
| Publisher: | Springer New York |
| Publication: | November 15, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Springer |
| Language: | English |
Explorees the cultural origins and psychological aspects of body identity disorders. Discusses the influence of contemporary virtual and cyberspace imagery on self-image. Draws on author’s professional experience largely dedicated to exploring disorders wherein body identity is the chosen field for communication and exchange. Re-examines such illnesses as anorexia, bulimia, body dysmorphic disorder, and others
Explorees the cultural origins and psychological aspects of body identity disorders. Discusses the influence of contemporary virtual and cyberspace imagery on self-image. Draws on author’s professional experience largely dedicated to exploring disorders wherein body identity is the chosen field for communication and exchange. Re-examines such illnesses as anorexia, bulimia, body dysmorphic disorder, and others
