Excessive Appetites: A Psychological View of Addictions by Jim Orford
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Excessive Appetites
Summary
The purpose of this text is to develop a psychological understanding of addictive behaviours or excessive appetites. It draws upon historical, social and clinical material to explore five forms of addiction: alcohol, drugs, food, gambling and sexuality.
Excessive Appetites Summary
Table of Contents
THE EXCESSIVE APPETITES; Excessive Drinking; Excessive Gambling; Excessive Drug-Taking; Excessive Eating; Excessive Sexuality; A PSYCHOLOGICAL VIEW; Taking up Appetitive Behaviour; Personal Inclinations; Overcoming Restraint; The Development of Strong Attachment; The Nature of Excess; The Place of Expert Help; Decisions and Self-Control; Giving Up Excess as Moral Reform; Summary; References; Indexes.
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GOR002203262
9780471936138
0471936138
Excessive Appetites: A Psychological View of Addictions by Jim Orford
Used - Very Good
Paperback
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
19920527
378
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