Contextualising Eating Disorders: The Hidden Social Contexts of Unusual Eating

by Bernard Guerin, Scarlett Kraehe, Millie Tait

Book Overview

This book rethinks the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders by putting the spotlight on their social and societal contexts, examining how these behaviours are shaped by the difficult life conditions of those suffering.

Drawing on the lived experiences of nine women, this book uses in-depth case studies and interviews to discuss eating disorders with a Social Contextual Analysis framework. It prioritises the women's own voices about...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032592656
• ISBN13: 9781032592657
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"