Objectively and thoughtfully explores the topic of overweight America.

The National Institute of Mental Health cites anorexia nervosa with the highest mortality rate of any mental disorder. Restricted eating, emaciation, relentless pursuit of thinness, fear of gaining weight, and distorted body image are just a few symptoms of this condition. Eating disorders affect both men and women, however, women are affected two and a half times more than men. This necessary resource examines issues surrounding various eating disorders....

Sports violence, according to National Collegiate Athletic Association, is a behavior that aims to harm another player as a primary goal. According to a NCAA Social Environments Study, 45 percent of men and 29 percent of women are willing to do whatever it takes to win, and more than a fifth of men believe winning is more important that good sportsmanship. This accessible edition examines the issues surrounding violence in the world of sports and...

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America describes hoarding as persistent difficulty in discarding or parting with possessions. In the United States, 700,000 to 1.4 million people suffer from compulsive hoarding. This informative volume covers the psychological elements of compulsive hoarding but also addresses the legal implications of hoarding. Media coverage of hoarding and the development of reality television shows devoted to the controversial...

Discusses the history of book banning and looks at the different reasons why books are challenged.

A look at how the media's promotion of particular ideals of human beauty shape people's conception of themselves.

Graphic Novels provides a balanced look at a hot-button topic. Explore the history of graphic novels through such works as Art Spiegelman's Maus, Alan Moore's Watchmen, and Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns. Learn about the importance of comic books politically and socially throughout the 20th century, as well as the introduction of manga and the changing role of these artistic works in the classroom. Full-color photos, a glossary, an index,...

Discusses the history of age suitability rankings for motion pictures, television shows, and video games, looking at the organizations responsible for assigning ratings and problems the ratings themselves cause.