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Although much has been written about anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, most of the available literature consists of either idiosyncratic single-author mono graphs or multi-authored volumes that cover many aspects of eating disorders. Filling a gap in the literature, this book represents a single-volume resource that offers a coherent review and synthesis of the current thinking and findings on these disorders. Providing the most up-to-date information available in the current literature, Eating Disorders focuses primarily on conceptual and empirical findings that are most relevant to clinicians who treat adolescent patients and to academics who are interested in a convenient summary of such issues.

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George Hsu's book is an excellent attempt to fill a gap in the psychiatric literature on anorexia and bulimia. In just a little over 200 pages, he manages to review and summarize much of what is currently understood about these illnesses.... This book is not just a summary of the literature on anorexia and bulimia. Hsu has made a largely successful attempt to organize an often confusing literature into a coherent theoretical and practical framework...Provide[s] a concise, readable summary of the data and an excellent, comprehensive bibliography....I believe it will be an extremely valuable resource for professionals working primarily with adolescents and young adults who wish to have a solid, basic understanding of these fascinating disorders. -- Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior <br>This is a very readable book which would be of considerable value as an introduction to the field or a concise revision text for the more experienced reader.' -- British Review of Bulimia and Anorexia Nervosa <br>

George Hsu's volume is a masterful and creative synthesis of the growing body of knowledge of eating disorders. The review of the theoretical and clinical foundations is superb, and the reader will find a complete account of historical perspectives, current disputes, and established treatment techniques. EATING DISORDERS will become essential reading for researchers and practitioners alike. --Michael Strober, Ph.D. This book is the most up-to-date treatise on eating disorders available. In Dr. Hsu's review of the literature, he has put theories and conclusions to scientific scrutiny. This is not another volume of unfounded speculations...the book sets a high standard for scholarship and objectivity. --Alexander R. Lucas, M.D. George Hsu's book is an excellent attempt to fill a gap in the psychiatric literature on anorexia and bulimia. In just a little over 200 pages, he manages to review and summarize much of what is currently understood about these illnesses.... This book is not just a summary of the literature on anorexia and bulimia. Hsu has made a largely successful attempt to organize an often confusing literature into a coherent theoretical and practical framework...Provide[s] a concise, readable summary of the data and an excellent, comprehensive bibliography....I believe it will be an extremely valuable resource for professionals working primarily with adolescents and young adults who wish to have a solid, basic understanding of these fascinating disorders. -- Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior This is a very readable book which would be of considerable value as an introduction to the field or a concise revision text for the more experienced reader.' -- British Review of Bulimia and Anorexia Nervosa George Hsu's volume is a masterful and creative synthesis of the growing body of knowledge of eating disorders. The review of the theoretical and clinical foundations is superb, and the reader will find a complete account of historical perspectives, current disputes, and established treatment techniques. EATING DISORDERS will become essential reading for researchers and practitioners alike.' --Michael Strober, Ph.D. This book is the most up-to-date treatise on eating disorders available. In Dr. Hsu's review of the literature, he has put theories and conclusions to scientific scrutiny. This is not another volume of unfounded speculations...the book sets a high standard for scholarship and objectivity. --Alexander R. Lucas, M.D.

George Hsu's volume is a masterful and creative synthesis of the growing body of knowledge of eating disorders. The review of the theoretical and clinical foundations is superb, and the reader will find a complete account of historical perspectives, current disputes, and established treatment techniques. EATING DISORDERS will become essential reading for researchers and practitioners alike. --Michael Strober, Ph.D. This book is the most up-to-date treatise on eating disorders available. In Dr. Hsu's review of the literature, he has put theories and conclusions to scientific scrutiny. This is not another volume of unfounded speculations...the book sets a high standard for scholarship and objectivity. --Alexander R. Lucas, M.D.

George Hsu's volume is a masterful and creative synthesis of the growing body of knowledge of eating disorders. The review of the theoretical and clinical foundations is superb, and the reader will find a complete account of historical perspectives, current disputes, and established treatment techniques. EATING DISORDERS will become essential reading for researchers and practitioners alike. --Michael Strober, Ph.D.<br><br> This book is the most up-to-date treatise on eating disorders available. In Dr. Hsu's review of the literature, he has put theories and conclusions to scientific scrutiny. This is not another volume of unfounded speculations...the book sets a high standard for scholarship and objectivity. --Alexander R. Lucas, M.D.<br>

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L. K. George Hsu is Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Outpatient Eating Disorders Clinic at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He has published numerous articles and book chapters on the eating disorders, and has received two grants from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development to study the treatment and outcome of the eating disorders.

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