Critique [of Pica: Consideration of a Historical and Current Problem with Racial Ethnic/ Cultural Overtones by Ella P. Lacey]

Authors

Phyllis Gray-Ray

Orginal Publication Date

1989

Journal Title

Explorations in Ethnic Studies

Volume

12

Issue

ees/vol12/iss1

First Page

39

Last Page

40

Abstract

Pica, an eating disorder that is very prevalent among blacks, particularly southern, rural, pregnant women, is a serious problem that has received inadequate attention among researchers. Lacey's analysis of the importance of this disorder is made clear in her article.

Rights

Copyright, ​©EES, The National Association for Ethnic Studies, 1989