| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 229 pages) |
| Series |
Studies in medical anthropology |
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Studies in medical anthropology.
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| Contents |
Steering a course between fields -- Knowing through the body -- The complexities of being anorexic -- Abject relations with food -- "Me and my disgusting body" -- Be-coming clean -- Reimagining anorexia |
| Summary |
Abject Relations presents an alternative approach to anorexia, long considered the epitome of a Western obsession with individualism, beauty, self-control, and autonomy. Through detailed ethnographic investigations, Megan Warin looks at the heart of what it means to live with anorexia on a daily basis. Participants describe difficulties with social relatedness, not being at home in their body, and feeling disgusting and worthless. For them, anorexia becomes a seductive and empowering practice that cleanses bodies of shame and guilt, becomes a friend and support, and allows |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Anorexia nervosa.
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Anorexia nervosa -- Patients -- Psychology
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Anorexia nervosa -- Social aspects
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Anorexia Nervosa -- psychology
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Anorexia Nervosa
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Nervous System (incl. Brain)
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MEDICAL -- General.
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Anorexia nervosa
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Anorexia nervosa -- Social aspects
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Anorexia nervosa.
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Sociale relaties.
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Lichaamsattitude.
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Sekseverschillen.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780813548210 |
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0813548217 |
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