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Body Image and Self Esteem~ by Justin Healey
$20.95 AUD
Category: Educational
The causes of body dissatisfaction are complex. The media alone does not contribute to eating problems and distorted self-image - factors can be genetic, biochemical or social. The growth in eating disorders, bigorexia, body dysmorphic disorder, over-exercise and cosmetic surgery are all manifestations ...Show more
Changing Family Trends by Justin Healey
$20.95 AUD
Category: Educational | Series: Issues in Society
Over the past 30 or so years, major social trends in marriage and work patterns have impacted on Australian family formation and structures. Families are very diverse and can take many shapes and forms, extending across a number of households. This book explores changing family trends and presents an ov ...Show more
Happiness and Life Satisfaction by Justin Healey
$20.95 AUD
Category: Educational | Series: Issues in Society
Happiness and life satisfaction are central objectives to most peopleâÂÂs wellbeing in life. Recently, they have become key concerns for a range of disciplines, including psychology, sociology, economics, public policy and neuroscience. Although happiness is an expression of subjective wellbeing, the ...Show more
Issues in the Media by Justin Healey
$20.95 AUD
Category: Educational | Series: Issues in Society
The media is a constant and pervasive presence in most people's lives. The influence of the media is difficult to overstate. As seasoned mass consumers, Australians rarely seem to question the effects of the media, in terms of its saturation and ethics. What are the social impacts of the media on Austra ...Show more
Separation and Divorce by Justin Healey
$20.95 AUD
Category: Educational | Series: Issues in Society
Marriage these days no longer comes with the expectation of till death do us part. Australia's divorce rate has continued to fall since reaching a high in 2001. However, despite this slight decrease, a third of relationships are still set to fail, on average after 8.9 years. How does Australian society ...Show more
Social Impacts of Digital Media by Justin Healey
$24.00 AUD
Category: Educational | Series: Issues in Society
The rapid uptake of digital technologies has hugely impacted on the way we communicate, relate, learn, work, and spend our leisure time. Digital media literacy is the ability to access, understand and participate or create content using digital media. This ability is becoming integral to effective parti ...Show more
Understanding Mental Illness by Justin Healey
$20.95 AUD
Category: Educational | Series: Issues in Society
Mental health is a state of emotional and social well-being which influences how we cope with the stresses of everyday life and whether or not we can achieve our potential. Mental disorders are broken down into three groups: anxiety, mood and substance use disorders. According to a major 2007 survey, 45 ...Show more
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