Bulimia/Anorexia: The Binge/Purge Cycle and Self-Starvation (Revised) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780393319231)

The book includes stories of bulimic and anorexic women in their own words sympathetic peer-group voices to encourage women who have begun treatment or are considering it. The author also describes new school and college programs designed to help students who have eating disorders. Marlene Boskind-White draws on twenty-five years of clinical experience to set forth what actually works to combat and overcome bulimia and anorexia, focusing on ways to strengthen positive attitudes and develop practical coping skills. She evaluates new therapies and new medications such as Prozac and presents essential information on physiology and nutrition. "I give this book my unqualified endorsement." Jean Rubel, Ph.D., Anorexia Nervosa and Related Disorders, Inc. "An outstanding contribution to the literature of eating disorders." Albert D. Loro, Jr., Ph.D., former director, Eating Disorders Program, Duke University Medical School "

Author: Marlene Boskind-White,William C. Jr. White
ISBN-10: 0393319237
ISBN-13: 9780393319231
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Language: English
Published: 07/01/2001
Pages: 338
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 8.35h x 5.47w x 0.83d