Cosmetic Surgery
This title gives readers a balanced look at the issue of cosmetic surgery and the surrounding arguments. Readers will learn about the role of history, culture, and media in relation to cosmetic surgery, as well as the different types of cosmetic surgery and how the procedures work. Also covered are issues regarding the dangers of cosmetic surgery and its increasing use among teens, as well as how cosmetic surgery has improved throughout the years and its use after injuries or to correct birth defects. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Viewpoints is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
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Cosmetic Surgery
This title gives readers a balanced look at the issue of cosmetic surgery and the surrounding arguments. Readers will learn about the role of history, culture, and media in relation to cosmetic surgery, as well as the different types of cosmetic surgery and how the procedures work. Also covered are issues regarding the dangers of cosmetic surgery and its increasing use among teens, as well as how cosmetic surgery has improved throughout the years and its use after injuries or to correct birth defects. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Viewpoints is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
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Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic Surgery

by Marcia Amidon Lusted
Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic Surgery

by Marcia Amidon Lusted

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Overview

This title gives readers a balanced look at the issue of cosmetic surgery and the surrounding arguments. Readers will learn about the role of history, culture, and media in relation to cosmetic surgery, as well as the different types of cosmetic surgery and how the procedures work. Also covered are issues regarding the dangers of cosmetic surgery and its increasing use among teens, as well as how cosmetic surgery has improved throughout the years and its use after injuries or to correct birth defects. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Viewpoints is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781604535303
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date: 08/01/2009
Series: Essential Viewpoints Set 4
Pages: 112
Product dimensions: 6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range: 12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 An Obsession with Looks 6

Chapter 2 The Evolution of Cosmetic Surgery 16

Chapter 3 Cosmetic Surgery Explored 24

Chapter 4 The Quest for Beauty 32

Chapter 5 Teens and Cosmetic Surgery 42

Chapter 6 The Best of Cosmetic Surgery 52

Chapter 7 The Price of Cosmetic Surgery 60

Chapter 8 The Cosmetic Surgery Experience 68

Chapter 9 When Not to Have Surgery 76

Chapter 10 Making the Right Choice 86

Timeline 96

Essential Facts 100

Additional Resources 102

Glossary 104

Source Notes 106

Index 110

About the Author 112

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