Eating and Weight Disorders by Carlos M Grilo

Eating and Weight Disorders by Carlos M Grilo

Eating disorders refer to a range of problems characterized by abnormal eating behaviours and beliefs about eating, weight, and shape. Eating disorders, which are classified as psychiatric problems, and obesity, which is classified as a general medical condition, reflect a diverse and perplexing array of biological, social, and psychological phenomena. Beginning with a comprehensive overview of eating and weight disorders, this volume also covers: anorexia nervosa bulimia nervosa atypical eating disorders and binge eating disorders obesity. Including the most up-to-date research, Carlos Grilo provides a balanced and authoritative overview of current thinking in the fields of eating disorders and obesity with broad yet in-depth coverage of the areas. This highly readable book is an indispensable resource to students and professionals in clinical psychology, health psychology, and psychiatry.

"This is a fine book by a fine scholar and clinicianAnyone wishing to understand how and why eating and weight disorders develop, how they are diagnosed, and how best to treat them will benefit from this excellent analysis." - Kelly D. Brownell, Professor and Chair, Dept. of Psychology, Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health, Director, Yale Center for Eating and Weight Disorders, USA

"The book is ideal for students (both advanced undergraduates and graduates) and professionals in training. It would also be a needed source of current information for professionals in practice. Simply put, this balanced and authoritative book will be the best single volume coverage of eating and weight disorders there is." - G. Terrence Wilson, Professor of Psychology, Rutgers University, USA

"This is a fine book by a fine scholar and clinician. Anyone wishing to understand how and why eating and weight disorders develop, how they are diagnosed, and how best to treat them will benefit from this excellent analysis." – Kelly D. Brownell, Professor and Chair, Dept. of Psychology, Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health, Director, Yale Center for Eating and Weight Disorders, USA

"The up-to-date sources of information are particularly useful to eating disorder specialists, but this book is also highly recommended to students and professionals who are new to the field." - European Eating Disorders Review

Carlos Grilo is Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Eating Disorders and Obesity Research Program at Yale University School of Medicine.

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ISBN 13	9781841695488
ISBN 10	1841695483
Title	Eating and Weight Disorders
Author	Carlos M Grilo
Series	Clinical Psychology: A Modular Course
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2006-07-20
Number of pages	256
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.