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Richards, Kaye – Horizons, 1999
A female outdoor educator who had recovered from anorexia nervosa reflects on the boundaries between her personal and professional identity as she anticipates taking on a research role in adventure-therapy programs. Gender issues in outdoor education are discussed in relation to women's body image and eating disorders. (SV)
Descriptors: Anorexia Nervosa, Body Image, Females, Gender Issues