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Holy Anorexia
Holy Anorexia
Author:
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 h... more »
Author:
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 h... more »
ISBN-13: 9780226042046
ISBN-10: 0226042049
Publication Date: 11/1985
Pages: 248
Rating: ?
ISBN-10: 0226042049
Publication Date: 11/1985
Pages: 248
Rating: ?
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Publisher: Univ of Chicago Pr (Tx)
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
Reviews: Amazon | Write a Review
Genres:
- History >> Europe >> Italy >> General
- Health, Fitness & Dieting >> Psychology & Counseling >> General
- Nonfiction >> Social Sciences >> Sociology >> General
- Christian Books & Bibles >> Catholicism >> Saints
