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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

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