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Lucas, Alexander R., 1931-

Demystifying anorexia nervosa an optimistic guide to understanding and healing / [electronic resource] : Alexander R. Lucas. - New York : Oxford University Press, 2004. - xiv, 176 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. - Developmental perspectives in psychiatry . - Developmental perspectives in psychiatry. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [164]-171) and index.

What is anorexia nervosa? -- How does anorexia nervosa evole? -- How commin is anorexia nervosa? -- What causes anorexia nervosa? -- The signs of trouble -- What to expect in an evaluation -- Making the diagnosis -- Disorders that mimic anorexia nervosa -- Physiological effect of starvation and weight gain -- How is fertility affected? -- Bulima, bulima nervosa, and binge eating -- Treatment =-- Is recovery possible? -- Can anorexia nervosa be prevented?


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Palo Alto, Calif. :
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2009.
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Anorexia nervosa--Popular works.

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Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: RC552.A5 / L83 2004eb

Dewey Class. No.: 616.85/262