Contributor
Gillard, Arthur.
Imprint:Detroit : Greenhaven Press, c2010.
Description118 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Note:"Each volume [of Issues That Concern You] presents eight to twelve readings from a variety of perspectives that allow student to better understand and navigate the highlighted topic. Color photos, charts, graphs, tables and editorial cartoons reinforce information as well as present important statistical data. Each volume also includes factual analysis taken from a variety of government and research facilities....Relevant web sites, a bibliography and thorough subject index round out each volume."--Back cover
Note:An overview of eating disorders / National Institute of Mental Health -- Disordered eating and obsessive exercise form a dangerous cycle / Heather Arsenault -- African American girls struggle with body issues / Lola Adesioye -- Boys and men also suffer from eating disorders / Anna Patterson -- Brain chemistry and genetics play a primary role in eating disorders / Mia Prensky -- Eating disorders are influenced by a variety of factors / Something Fishy -- Eating disorders are a spiritual crisis / Courtney E. Martin -- Models and actresses contribute to poor self-image among girls / Uttara Manohar -- Thin actresses and models do not make girls anorexic / Fred Schwarz -- "Pro-ana" Web sites resemble cults / Matthew Tiemeyer -- Family plays an important role in eating disorder recovery / James Lock -- Struggling with an eating disorder / "Jessica."
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
