Beauty and Body Dysmorphic Disorder A Clinician's Guide
Over the decades, research has demonstrated that in categories of life deemed to be important, beautiful people achieve more desirable outcomes, are judged more favorably, and receive preferential treatment. An understanding of the historical aspects, sci
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Beauty and Body Dysmorphic Disorder A Clinician’s Guide
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Editor Neelam A. Vashi, MD Assistant Professor of Dermatology Director of Research in Cosmetic and Laser Medicine Director, Boston University Center for Ethnic Skin Boston University School of Medicine Boston Medical Center 609 Albany St, J602 Boston, MA 02118
ISBN 978-3-319-17866-0 ISBN 978-3-319-17867-7 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-17867-7 Library of Congress Control Number: 2015942461 Springer Cham Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
Acknowledgments
To my wonderful parents, Ajit and Kaumudini, my two sisters and best friends, Roopal and Ronak, and especially to my loving husband, Eric, for supporting me each and every day. I love you all. And in loving memory of Ginnie Secemsky; my second mother, my confidant, my friend. I will miss you forever.
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Contents
1 Historical Importance of Beauty������������������������������������������������������������ 1 Neelam A. Vashi 2 Objective Aspects of Beauty�������������������������������������������������������������������� 17 Neelam A. Vashi 3 Evolutionary Basis of Attraction������������������������������������������������������������ 45 Neelam A. Vashi 4 Subjective Aspects of Beauty������������������������������������������������������������������� 63 Neelam A. Vashi and Ellinor R. Quay 5 Body Image and Body Image Dissatisfaction���������������������������������������� 83 Elizabeth M. Damstetter and Neelam A. Vashi 6 Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Historical Aspects������������������������������������ 95 Sarah H. Hsu and Neelam A. Vashi 7 Diagnosis of Body Dysmorphic Disorder����������������������������������������������� 103 Mohammad Jafferany, Katlein França and Neelam A.
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