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Anorexic Bodies Morag MacSween

Anorexic Bodies By Morag MacSween

Anorexic Bodies by Morag MacSween

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Summary

Explores the ways in which anorexic women use their eating to control their bodies. It argues that the female body in modern Western culture is understood as open and accessible and female appetite as dangerous.

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Anorexic Bodies: A Feminist and Sociological Perspective on Anorexia Nervosa by Morag MacSween

Draws on insight from psychiatry, history, feminism, sociology and dietitions.

A new perspective on bodily regulation and control

Examines all aspects of anorexia - social, historical, psychological and political

Anorexic Bodies Reviews

'Convincing and highly accessible ... a significant addition to the existing literature.' - Journal of Gender Studies

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. The discovery of the concept 2. The enigma variations: psychiatric explanations of anorexia 3. Women's oppression: feminist explanations of anorexia 4. Anorexic meanings 5. The sociology of the body 6. The feminine body 7. The anorexic sympton 8. Conclusion: the anorexic body Bibliography

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GOR013858424
9780415028479
0415028477
Anorexic Bodies: A Feminist and Sociological Perspective on Anorexia Nervosa by Morag MacSween
Morag MacSween
Used - Like New
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
19951102
280
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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