Decoding Anorexia is the first and only book to explain anorexia nervosa from a biological point of view. Its clear, user-friendly descriptions of the genetics and neuroscience behind the disorder are paired with first-person descriptions and personal narratives of what biological differences mean to sufferers. Author Carrie Arnold, a trained scientist, science writer, and past sufferer of anorexia, speaks with clinicians, researchers, parents, other family members, and sufferers about the factors that make one vulnerable to anorexia.
Key Features
- Explains the neurochemistry behind the call of starvation.
- Addresses how environment influences behaviours.
- Describes the characteristics of people at high risk for developing anorexia nervosa.
- Explains why anorexics find starvation rewarding.
- Discusses why denial is a salient feature and how sufferers can overcome it.
- Includes interviews with key figures in the field who explain their work and contributions to understanding anorexia.
Additional Information
This book alters the way anorexia is understood and treated, providing hope to patients, their doctors, and their family members.
