Synopsis Discusses the problems with body image, the reasons why some people have a poor body image, and how self-perception and self-acceptance are affected by society.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1999-04-01 | | Series: | Issues in Focus Series |
| Size | | Length: | 112 pages | | Height: | 9.5 in | | Width: | 6.5 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 12.0 oz |
Publisher's Note Body image is how a person sees oneself. This book concentrates on the pressures of modern culture to conform to an ideal body type. It details the pitfalls of eating disorders, dieting, steroids, and other drugs; discusses trends that change the body outwardly, like tattooing, body piercing, and plastic surgery; and finally, offers teens suggestions on how to feel better about themselves and improve their body image.
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