| Description |
xii, 225 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. Culture and body image -- 3. Women and body satisfaction -- 4. Men and body satisfaction -- 5. Media effects -- 6. Age, social class, ethnicity and sexuality -- 7. Conclusions and implications -- App. What causes overweight? |
| Summary |
This book presents a review of what is presently known on body image. It compares the effects of gender, sexuality, social class, age and ethnicity on satisfaction with the way we look and suggests why these differences arise |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [196]-210) and indexes |
| Notes |
Also available online via the World Wide Web, by subscription to EBL (Ebook Library) |
| Subject |
Body image -- Social aspects -- Great Britain.
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Body image -- Social aspects -- United States.
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Body image -- Social aspects.
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Body Image [MESH]
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Body Image.
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| LC no. |
98004036 |
| ISBN |
0415147840 (hardcover) |
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0415147859 (paperback) |
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