This handbook provides a comprehensive account of current theory, research and clinical practice in the area of body image and body image disorders. The authors... » 

This handbook provides a comprehensive account of current theory, research and clinical practice in the area of body image and body image disorders. The authors review the nature and functions of body image; examine psychological, social-contextual, and physical influences on body image experiences; and present effective ways to assess, alleviate, and prevent body image-related suffering. «