Body Snatchers How the Media Shapes Women

This analysis of society's preoccupation with image and body shape discusses topics such as the portrayal of women by the media, supermodels, cosmetic surgery, the diet industry, the cosmetic industry, women in sport and women's magazines. Argues that the portrayal of the 'ideal' body shape by the media is responsible for low self-esteem, body hatred and eating disorders. Includes references, a bibliography and an index. The author is a former editor of the Australian edition of New Woman.Tebbel, Cyndi is the author of 'Body Snatchers How the Media Shapes Women' with ISBN 9781876451073 and ISBN 1876451076.