An overview of bulimia nervosa, a review of the available literature on the subject, the author's interpretation of this information, and recommendations based on his clinical experience are all contained in this book.

In Bulimia Nervosa, James E. Mitchell provides a concise overview of the topic, a review of the literature available, his interpretation of this information, and recommendations based on his extensive clinical experience.  He concludes that although significant questions about treatment techniques, comorbidity, and the biology of bulimia nervosa remain, practitioners and their clients can be assured about the prospects  for successful treatment.