Comprehensive Handbook of Psychopathology

Abstract

The third edition of Comprehensive Handbook of Psychopathology provides in-depth coverage of theoretical, research, and clinical positions in psychopathology. Extensively revised and updated, this new edition. Outlines a highly improved classification scheme based on the DSM IV; Includes two new chapters on schizophrenia that reflect renewed interest in this topic; Puts new emphasis on cultural and developmental issues; Contains increased coverage of the overlap of medicine and abnormal behavior. £/LIST£ Furnishing both empirical and research data useful to graduate students and practicing clinicians in the mental health profession, particularly clinical psychology, psychiatry, psychiatric nursing, and social work, this handbook is an ideal reference source. Date: 2007-02-24 Rating: 5Review: Review I order the book next day deliever and it was here exactly whent they said it will be. Date: 2003-01-28 Rating: 5Review: Good for use as a text or resource for practioners. This book is, obviously, a little on the "pricey" side, but I look at it this way; a purchase like this is an investment in your career. As a graduate student about to enter the field, I have found this book to be an invaluable supplement I use for reference for my other courses. The writing is accessible, research-based, and well organized. Date: 2001-11-05 Rating: 4Review: excellant choice for those begining to learn psychopathology This is an excellant text to begin with when starting to understand psychopathology from a research-based orientation. The chapters are well organized and formulated around the most recent research to provide the reader with sufficient information to decern distinct pathologies within the DSM-IV format. Each chapter provides information for the etiology, psychological/biological (neurological/genetic)foundations of the disorder, and treatment information. Most importantly, the text revolves around the research and is impartial to the theoretical orientations that often confuse the issues.