Body image / Heidi Williams, book editor. - Detroit : Greenhaven Press, c2009. - 112 p. : col. illus. : 24 cm. - Issues that concern you. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Body image is an issue that concerns most teenagers -- Body image is an issue that concerns males -- Body image is an issue that concerns African Americans and other minorities -- Body image is not an issue that concerns African American women -- The media are to blame for poor body image in teenagers -- The media are embracing more diverse body types -- Heredity is to blame for body image disorders -- Positive body image begins with good parenting -- Weight-loss surgery is a good option for many obese adolescents -- Weight-loss surgery is not a good option for most obese adolescents -- Plastic surgery can improve body image -- Plastic surgery victimizes women -- Positive body image comes from within.

ISBN: 9780737741827 (hardcover) 0737741821 (hardcover)

LCCN: 2008026756

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Body image in adolescence.
Body image.

LC Class. No.: BF724.3.B55 / B64 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 306.4/613