| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
x, 265 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Contents |
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. |
| Subject |
Body Image.
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Somatotypes.
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Muscles.
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Physical Fitness.
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Somatotypes.
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Body image -- Social aspects.
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Muscles -- Social aspects.
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Physical fitness -- Social aspects.
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Physical-appearance-based bias.
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| Added Author |
Thompson, J. Kevin.
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Cafri, Guy.
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| ISBN |
9781591477921 |
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1591477921 |
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