MacKay,
Jenny. Hoarding. Cengage
(Gale/Blackbirch/Greenhaven) 2012 112p $33.95 978-1-4205-0550-4 series:
Hot Topics. ms/hs E-BNS
Made popular by reality TV, the topic
of hoarding has begun to fascinate many young adults as they struggle to understand this disorder and its behaviors. Jenny MacKay has
written a very informative book providing facts about hoarding, and she offers common
reasons for people to hoard, the hidden costs of hoarding, and psychological
treatments for hoarders. Information is presented in a factual and objective manner.
In addition to the informative text, the book is visually appealing. Each chapter contains full-color photographs, as well as charts and text boxes that enhance and clarify the text. Captions detail information portrayed in the photographs, and stand-out text boxes provide additional information and quotes about hoarding. The layout adds interest to the material and engages the reader. Hoarding is also an excellent resource tool, as it contains a table of contents, notes, discussion questions, a list of organizations to contact, resources for further information, and an index.
In addition to the informative text, the book is visually appealing. Each chapter contains full-color photographs, as well as charts and text boxes that enhance and clarify the text. Captions detail information portrayed in the photographs, and stand-out text boxes provide additional information and quotes about hoarding. The layout adds interest to the material and engages the reader. Hoarding is also an excellent resource tool, as it contains a table of contents, notes, discussion questions, a list of organizations to contact, resources for further information, and an index.
This is one book in the Hot Topics series, which is comprised of a number of books that provide clear, unbiased information about a variety of complex issues that arouse debate and controversy.
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