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The Corporeal Identity When the Self-Image Hurts

The Corporeal Identity When the Self-Image Hurts

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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

Keywords

PsychologyApplied PsychologyMedicalPsychiatrySocial ScienceSociologyPersonality

2012Book

Author(s)Elena Faccio

PublisherSpringer New York

ISBN9781461456797

LanguageEnglish

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