The Corporeal Identity: When the Self-Image Hurts

Faccio, Elena

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

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2012-11-16

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781461456797

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-5680-3

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 170