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The muscular ideal : psychological, social, and medical perspectives
- Title
- The muscular ideal : psychological, social, and medical perspectives / edited by J. Kevin Thompson and Guy Cafri.
- Publication
- Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, c2007.
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | JFF 07-1169 | Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315 |
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- Additional Authors
- Description
- x, 265 p. : ill.; 26 cm.
- Subject
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
- Contents
- Foreword / Thomas F. Cash -- The muscular ideal : an introduction / J. Kevin Thompson and Guy Cafri -- I: Cultural, social, and psychological perspectives. Muscle dissatisfaction : an overview of psychological and cultural research and theory / James J. Gray and Rebecca L. Ginsberg -- Muscularity and masculinity in the United States : a historical review / Lynne Luciano -- Size matters : connecting subculture to culture in bodybuilding / Alan Klein -- II: Definitions and measurement. The drive for muscularity scale : description, psychometrics, and research findings / Donald R. McCreary -- Measurement of the muscular ideal / Guy Cafri and J. Kevin Thompson -- III: Medical issues, treatment, and prevention. Muscle dysmorphia : characteristics, assessment, and treatment / Roberto Olivardia -- Muscle enhancement substances and strategies / Michael S. Bahrke -- The prevention of anabolic steroid use among adolescents / Linn Goldberg and Diane L. Elliot -- IV: Special topics. Cosmetic procedures to enhance body shape and muscularity / David B. Sarwer, Canice E. Crerand, and Lauren M. Gibbons -- Pursuit of muscularity among adolescents / Lina A. Ricciardelli and Marita P. McCabe -- A more muscular female body ideal / Amanda J. Gruber -- V: Conclusion. The muscular ideal : future directions and closing comments / Joan C. Chrisler and Sam V. Cochran.
- Call Number
- JFF 07-1169
- ISBN
- 9781591477921
- 1591477921
- LCCN
- 2006035437
- OCLC
- 76140369
- Title
- The muscular ideal : psychological, social, and medical perspectives / edited by J. Kevin Thompson and Guy Cafri.
- Imprint
- Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, c2007.
- Edition
- 1st ed.
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- Thompson, J. Kevin.Cafri, Guy.
- Research Call Number
- JFF 07-1169