Is there a resemblance between the contemporary anorexic teenager counting every calorie in her single-minded pursuit of thinness, and an ascetic medieval saint examining her every desire? Rudolph M. Bell suggests that the answer is yes. Everyone interested in anorexia nervosa . . . should skim this book or study it. It will make you realize how dependent upon culture the definition of disease is. I will never look at an anorexic patient in the same way again.--Howard Spiro, M.D., Gastroenterology [This] book is a first ...
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Is there a resemblance between the contemporary anorexic teenager counting every calorie in her single-minded pursuit of thinness, and an ascetic medieval saint examining her every desire? Rudolph M. Bell suggests that the answer is yes. Everyone interested in anorexia nervosa . . . should skim this book or study it. It will make you realize how dependent upon culture the definition of disease is. I will never look at an anorexic patient in the same way again.--Howard Spiro, M.D., Gastroenterology [This] book is a first-class social history and is well-documented both in its historical and scientific portions.--Vern L. Bullough, American Historical Review A significant contribution to revisionist history, which re-examines events in light of feminist thought. . . . Bell is particularly skillful in describing behavior within its time and culture, which would be bizarre by today's norms, without reducing it to the pathological.--Mary Lassance Parthun, Toronto Globe and Mail Bell is both enlightened and convincing. His book is impressively researched, easy to read, and utterly fascinating.--Sheila MacLeod, New Statesman
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Very Good in None as issued jacket. Size: 8x5x0; Clean, solid copy with name crossed out with black marker on the half title page, otherwise unmarked text. Cover has mild wear. Binding is solid and square; no creases to spine or cover. Books, box sets, and items other than standard jewel case CDs and DVDs that sell for $9 or more ship in a box; under $9 in a bubble mailer. Expedited and international orders may ship in a flat rate envelope rather than a box due to cost constraints. All US-addressed items ship with complimentary delivery confirmation.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 0226042057.
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Very good. Standard used condition. May have some wear, highlighting, notes, creasing, previous owner's name, different cover images, etc (the dust cover may be missing). Might be ex-library book. Fast & reliable delivery. Exceptional customer service. May ship from alternate location depending on your zip code and availability.
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Very Good. An account which compares the contemporary anorexic teenager, counting every calorie in her single-minded pursuit of thinness, and the ascetic medieval saint, examining her every desire. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 255 p. Contains: Illustrations.
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Good. An account which compares the contemporary anorexic teenager, counting every calorie in her single-minded pursuit of thinness, and the ascetic medieval saint, examining her every desire. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 255 p. Contains: Illustrations.
