Sarah Grogan provides a comprehensive overview of the subject of body image, pulling together
diverse research from the fields of psychology, sociology, media, and gender studies in men, women,
and children.

This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the significant increase in
research on body image since the first edition was published, including new empirical data collected
specifically for this text. In addition to examining evidence for sociocultural influences on body
image, the book also reviews recent literature and includes new findings on body modification practices
(cosmetic surgery, piercing, tattooing, and bodybuilding). It takes a critical look at interventions
designed to promote positive body image and also attempts to link body image to physical health, looking
in particular at motivations for potentially health-damaging practices such as anabolic steroid use and
cosmetic surgery.

The only text to date that examines the issue of body image, focusing on men and children as well as
women, Body Image will be invaluable to students and researchers in the area as well as those with an
interest in how to promote positive body image

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