Books

Michael Anchors, Safer than Phen-Fen! Rocklin, CA:

Prima, 1997. The author makes claims for the safety of his new appetite-control drug, discusses the nature of obesity, and outlines his plan for safe weight loss.

Nancy C. Baker, The Beauty Trap: Exploring Woman's Greatest Obsession. New York: Franklin Watts, 1984. Baker traces the history of women's obsession with physical beauty and offers advice on how to escape this trap.

Lois W. Banner, American Beauty. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1983. This comprehensive history of the changing concept of beauty in America is enhanced by letters, articles, and anecdotes.

Jane Brody, The New York Times Book of Good Health. New York: New York Times, 1997. New York Times health columnist Jane Brody has put together a collection of articles, many of which deal with obesity.

Joan Jacobs Brumberg, The Body Project: An Intimate History of American Girls. New York...