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摘要

Editor Reel (Univ. of North Carolina-Wilmington; Filling Up: The Psychology of Eating) provides a wealth of material, organized mainly as an alphabetical list of entries related to eating disorders and their causes, treatments, and societal underpinnings. While the individual entries are straight-forward and enlightening, they would have proved more useful had they been organized by theme or intended audience. Similarly, promising sections near the end of the work could be enhanced through improved organization. "Controversies and Debates," for instance, comprise contrasting viewpoints on five contemporary issues that are not delineated in the table of contents or itemized in the section introduction. Likewise, the directory of resources is divided by format (books, journals, organizations, websites) rather than by purpose (advocacy, research, treatment, etc.) or readership. VERDICT A potentially helpful reference for undergraduate students seeking background information about eating disorders, their causes, treatments, and contemporary issues. Those who have eating disorders, as well as their family and friends, will also find it a solid resource.