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Figures of Lightness

Figures of Lightness Anorexia, Bulimia and Psychoanalysis

Paperback (01 Jun 1998)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Figures of Lightness explores the psychoanalytic treatment of eating disorders using the theories of Freud and Lacan to construct a description of anorexia and bulimia which is based on an awareness of unconscious and psychological processes.

About the Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Jessica Kingsley Publishers is a wholly independent company, committed to publishing books that make a difference. The company was founded in 1987 by Jessica Kingsley and has grown since then to the point where we now publish over 200 books a year, which are available throughout the world. In 2004 we opened our US office, in Philadelphia. We publish books for professional and general readers in a range of subjects. We are well known for our long established lists on the autism spectrum, on social work, and on the arts therapies. More recently we have published extensively in the fields of mental health, counselling, palliative care, and practical theology.

Book information

ISBN: 9781853026171
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub date:
DEWEY: 616.85260651
DEWEY edition: 21
Number of pages: 160
Weight: 332g
Height: 230mm
Width: 136mm
Spine width: 16mm