Handbook of Depression, 3rd ed

Abstract

Reviews the book, Handbook of Depression, 3rd edition edited by Ian H. Cotlib and Constance L. Hammen (see record [rid]2014-10695-000[/rid]). This is the third edition of a book previously published in 2000 and 2009. The editors, recognized leaders in the field, have assembled a variety of experts to present a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of what is known about depression. Most of the work cited comes from the last 2 decades and includes references from 2014, the year of publication. Each chapter is free-standing and can be read independently and profitably on its own, thus entailing repetition of some of the material from one chapter to another. No single volume, even one of this size, can tell all about depression. One does not find here a discussion of the history of depression and its evolution over time. Nor is there significant discussion of analytic theory and therapy or of various traditional, religious, and native approaches. There are no clinical cases to illustrate the material. What is here is a thorough document of recent published studies of depression that can guide and inform the interested reader. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2015 APA, all rights reserved)