About the book
An acclaimed classic from the award-winning author of The Body Project presents a history of women's food-refusal dating back as far as the sixteenth century, providing compassion to victims and their families.
Here is a tableau of female self-denial: medieval martyrs who used starvation to demonstrate religious devotion, \"wonders of science\" whose families capitalized on their ability to survive on flower petals and air, silent screen stars whose strict \"slimming\" regimens inspired a generation. Here, too, is a fascinating look at how the cultural ramifications of the Industrial Revolution produced a disorder that continues to render privileged young women helpless. Incisive, compassionate, illuminating, Fasting Girls offers real understanding to victims and their families, clinicians, and all women who are interested in the origins and future of this complex, modern and characteristically female disease.
Editions of Fasting Girls
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780375724480
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An acclaimed classic from the award-winning author of The Body Project presents a history of women's food-refusal dating back as far as the sixteenth century, providing compassion to victims and their families.
Here is a tableau of female self-denial: medieval martyrs who used starvation to demonstrate religious devotion, \"wonders of science\" whose families capitalized on their ability to survive on flower petals and air, silent screen stars whose strict \"slimming\" regimens inspired a generation. Here, too, is a fascinating look at how the cultural ramifications of the Industrial Revolution produced a disorder that continues to render privileged young women helpless. Incisive, compassionate, illuminating, Fasting Girls offers real understanding to victims and their families, clinicians, and all women who are interested in the origins and future of this complex, modern and characteristically female disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fasting Girls about?
An acclaimed classic from the award-winning author of The Body Project presents a history of women's food-refusal dating back as far as the sixteenth century, providing compassion to victims and their families.
Here is a tableau of female self-denial: medieval martyrs who used starvation to demonstrate religious devotion, \"wonders of science\" whose families capitalized on their ability to survive on flower petals and air, silent screen stars whose strict \"slimming\" regimens inspired a generation. Here, too, is a fascinating look at how the cultural ramifications of the Industrial Revolution produced a disorder that continues to render privileged young women helpless. Incisive, compassionate, illuminating, Fasting Girls offers real understanding to victims and their families, clinicians, and all women who are interested in the origins and future of this complex, modern and characteristically female disease.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Fasting Girls?
Medicine and Nursing > Medical specialties, branches of medicine > Therapy and therapeutics > Eating disorders and therapy
Where can I read a sample of Fasting Girls?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780375724480
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Fasting Girls?
Joan Jacobs Brumberg
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Fasting Girls is available as paperback(ISBN 9780375724480)
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