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The Adonis Complex

How to Identify, Treat and Prevent Body Obsession in Men and Boys

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A HEALTH CRISIS THAT STRIKES MEN OF ALL AGES Trying everything from compulsive weight lifting to steroids, more and more boys and men are taking the quest for physical perfection beyond the bounds of normal behavior. The Adonis Complex -- the groundbreaking book that first gave a name to this phenomenon and sparked nationwide interest in the subject -- identifies for the first time the symptoms and warning signs of this dangerous problem, including: An obsession with exercise, sometimes to the exclusion of all other activities Binge eating, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia The abuse of steroids, muscle-building supplements, and diet aids But perhaps more important, it offers readers an explanation of the underlying causes of the Adonis complex, together with hands-on advice for those who have experienced body obsessions themselves, or who see these problems in a boy or man they love.

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The Adonis Complex, Harrison G. Pope Jr., Katharine A Phillips, Roberto Olivardia

Lingua
Pubblicato
2002
Rilegatura
(In brossura),
Condizioni del libro
Danneggiato
Prezzo
11,49 €

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Titolo
The Adonis Complex
Sottotitolo
How to Identify, Treat and Prevent Body Obsession in Men and Boys
Lingua
Inglese
Editore
Free Press
Pubblicato
2002
Formato
In brossura
Pagine
304
ISBN10
068486911X
ISBN13
9780684869117
Serie
Descrizione
A HEALTH CRISIS THAT STRIKES MEN OF ALL AGES Trying everything from compulsive weight lifting to steroids, more and more boys and men are taking the quest for physical perfection beyond the bounds of normal behavior. The Adonis Complex -- the groundbreaking book that first gave a name to this phenomenon and sparked nationwide interest in the subject -- identifies for the first time the symptoms and warning signs of this dangerous problem, including: An obsession with exercise, sometimes to the exclusion of all other activities Binge eating, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia The abuse of steroids, muscle-building supplements, and diet aids But perhaps more important, it offers readers an explanation of the underlying causes of the Adonis complex, together with hands-on advice for those who have experienced body obsessions themselves, or who see these problems in a boy or man they love.