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Record Number:
7686
Author(s)/Creator(s):
Polinska , Wioleta.
Contributor(s):
Title:
Bodies Under Siege: Eating Disorders and Self-Mutilation Among Women [The author compares and contrasts present-day eating disorders with medieval holy women's behaviors and suggests that in both cases women are seeking self-determination and autonomy].
Source:
Journal of the American Academy of Religion 68, 3 (September 2000): Pages 569 - 589.
Description:
Article Type:
Journal Article
Subject
(See Also)
:
Asceticism
Body
Eating Disorders
Fasting
Hagiography
Pain and Suffering
Self-Mutilation
Women in Religion
Award Note:
Geographic Area:
General
Century:
13- 14- 15
Primary Evidence:
Illustrations:
Table:
Abstract:
Author's Affiliation:
University of Evansville
Conference Info:
- , -
Year of Publication:
2000.
Language:
English
ISSN/ISBN:
00027189