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Malson Helen - The Thin Woman Feminism Post - Structuralism And The Social Psychology Of Anorexia Nervosa - Paperback

Malson Helen - The Thin Woman Feminism Post - Structuralism And The Social Psychology Of Anorexia Nervosa - Paperback

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Description: The First Edition of The Thin Woman first published in 1998, provides an in - depth discussion of anorexia nervosa from a critical feminist social psychological standpoint. In the original text the author argues that the notion of 'anorexia as a medical condition limits our understanding of anorexia and the extent to which we can explore it as a socially and discursively produced problem. The book now has a new introduction that discusses some of the major cultural and academic developments that have occurred since its first publication. In considering our changing cultural landscapes the introduction goes on to discuss the so - called obesity crisis ; the emergence of post - feminism; the massive global expansion of digital and social media and most recently the Covid - 19 pandemic. Turning to academic developments it focuses on the increasing recognition of intersectional feminism and reflects on how intersectional perspectives are now beginning to shape critical feminist research and theory in this field. The new introduction also highlights the significant growth in the last 25 years of critical feminist research on eating disorders which has brought with it a greater awareness of intersectional theory and a more inclusive agenda; an expansion of research foci; a diversification of methodologies and the emergence of more egalitarian models of research in which those with lived experience of eating disorders are becoming valued research team members who help to shape research aims designs and processes. Based on original research using historical and contemporary literature on anorexia nervosa and a series of interviews with women who identified as anorexic this book offers critical insights into this problem. It is an invaluable read for anyone interested in eating disorders and gender developments in feminist post - structuralist theory and discourse analytic research in psychology.
Title: The Thin Woman Feminism Post - Structuralism And The Social Psychology Of Anorexia Nervosa
Author(s): Malson Helen
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9781032499406
Pages: 246 Pages
Publication Date: 12/21/2023
Series: Psychology Press & Routledge Classic Editions
Category: Eating Disorders & Therapy
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