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Contributors utilize research from the medical sciences, psychology, sociology, physical education, and exercise and sport sciences to examine how the physical self motivates behavior and contributes to mental health. Focusing on both research and practical issues, chapters discuss such topics as physical self-perception measurement; research considerations; body social construction; role of sport and physical education in children's self-esteem; identity development; weight management; disability issues; and therapeutic effects of exercise. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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A first of its kind, Fox's book is the result of the efforts of leading researchers from six countries, collaborating to provide the diverse range of research on self-image derived from the medical sciences, psychology, sociology, physical education, and sport sciences. The reader will become aware of the escalating interest in the physical self throughout the world. This book will raise as many questions as answers because of the research on the several disciplines featured throughout the book, and it will stimulate reader interest in many important areas associated with the physical self. A quality book, well documented and indexed, it is directed to graduate students and instructors with knowledge of human behavior analysis tucked away in their educational past. Recommended for all graduate-level collections. H. F. Kenny Jr.; Wesleyan University