The Corporeal Identity: When the Self-Image Hurts

By Elena Faccio

Book Overview

Explorees the cultural origins and psychological aspects of body identity disorders. Discusses the influence of contemporary virtual and cyberspace imagery on self-image. Draws on author's professional experience largely dedicated to exploring disorders wherein body identity is the chosen field for communication and exchange. Re-examines such illnesses as anorexia, bulimia, body dysmorphic disorder, and others

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1493900668
• ISBN13: 9781493900664
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"