Ebook: Encyclopedia of body image and human appearance

The Encyclopedia of Body Image and Human Appearance is a unique reference for a growing area of scientific inquiry. It brings together in one source the research from experts in a variety of fields examining this psychological and sociological phenomenon. The breadth of topics covered, and the current fascination with this subject area ensure this reference will be of interest to researchers and a lay audience alike.;Amputations and prosthetic devices / C.E. Crerand and L. Magee -- Anorexia nervosa / S.S. Delinsky and S.A. St. Germain -- Anthropological perspectives on physical appearance and body image / E.P. Anderson-Fye -- Anthropometry / M.J. Tovée -- Appearance discrimination and the law / P.M. Puhl and J.A. DePierre -- bariatric surgery for weight loss / D.B. Sarwer, R.J. Kilkes and S. Ritter -- Beuaty over the centuries -- female / R.M. Sentilles and K. Callahan -- Beauty over the centuries -- male / L.A. Ricciardelli and R.J. Williams -- Body art: tattooing and piercing / V. Swami and A.S. Harris -- Bodybuilding / B.D. Hale and D. Smith -- Body dysmorphic disorder / K.A. Phillips -- Body height / B. Pawlowski -- Body image among African Americans / S.M. McClure -- Body image among Asian Americans / K.Y. Kawamura -- Body image among gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals / T.G. Morrison and J.M. McCutcheon -- Body image among Hispanics/Latinos / D. Schooler, L.S. Lowry and J.N. Biesen -- Body image among older adults / T. Knight -- Body image and "fat talk" / D.M. Martz, L. Curtin and D.G. Bazzini -- Body image and gender roles / S.K. Murnen and B.P. Don -- Body image and personality / M.M. Dionne and C. Davis.