Comprehensive Handbook of Psychopathology

The purpose of this handbook, originally published in 1984, was to provide a compreh- sive review of current clinical descriptions, research , and theories of psychopathology. Descriptive psychopathology is a ?eld that forms the foundation of clinical practice and research in clinical psychology, psychiatry, psychiatric social work, psychiatric nursing, and allied professions in mental health. Since the 1st edition, the editors have devised and updated a handbook to cover both general and speci?c topics in psychopathology that would be useful to researchers, practitioners, and graduate or other advanced students in the mental health and behavioral medicine professions. To implement this plan, we have very carefully chosen colleagues whom we respect for their expertise in particular ?elds. These authors include both clinicians and researchers who have outstanding national reputations, as well as more junior behavioral scientists and clinicians who, in our opinion, will achieve similar recognition in the future. The excellent chapters in this book lead us to believe that we have chosen wisely. We would like to express our appreciation to these authors for their outstanding contributions and cooperation.

List of contents

Part I: Issues in Psychopathology. 1. The Classification of Abnormal Behavior: An Overview; H.E. Adams, et al. 2. Methodological Issues in Clinical Diagnosis; S.L. Garfield. 3. Behavior Genetic Approaches to the Study of Psychopathology; S.H. Rhee, et al. 4. Biological Variables in Psychopathology: A Psychobiological Perspective; D.C. Fowles. 5. Culture, Ethnicity, and Psychopathology; J.L. Tsai, et al. Part II: Neurotic and Psychotic Disorders. 6. Generalized Anxiety Disorders, Panic Disorders and Phobias; R.M. Rapee, D.H. Barlow. 7. Obsessive Compulsive Disorders; S.M. Turner, et al. 8. Post Traumatic Stress Disorders; J.A. Fairbank, et al. 9. Somatoform and Factitious Disorders; A. Iezzi, et al. 10. Dissociative Disorders; J.F. Kihlstrom. 11. Mood Disorders: Unipolar and Bipolar; L.P. Rehm, et al. 12. Delusions; B.A. Maher. 13. The Schizophrenias: Biological Perspectives; B.A. Maher, P.J. Deldin. 14. Genetics and Schizophrenia; F. Schneider, P.J. Deldin. 15. The Schizophrenias: A Critical Examination; C.A. Sanislow, R.C. Carson. Part III: Personality Disorders. 16. Antisocial Personality Disorder; P.B. Sutker, A. Allain. 17. Borderline Personality Disorder; H.E. Adams, et al. 18. Narcissistic, Dependent and Histrionic Personality Disorders; T.A. Widiger, R.F. Bornstein. Part IV: Disorders Associated with Social and Situational Problems. 19. Substance Abuse: An Overview; S. Tapert, et al. 20. The Alcohol-related Disorders: Psychopathology, Diagnosis, Etiology, and Treatment; P.E. Nathan, et al. 21. Treatment of Cocaine Dependence and Opioid Dependence; A.I. Alterman, et al. 22. Etiology and Management of Eating Disorders; D.A. Williamson, et al. 23. Sleep Disorders; R.R. Bootzin, et al. 24. The Sexual Dysfunctions; V.J. Malatesta, H.E. Adams. 25.Sexual Disorders: The paraphilias; R.D. McAnulty, et al. Part V: Disorders Associated with Physical Trauma and Medical Illness. 26. Psychobiology of Health and Disease; P.J. Brantley, S.C. Ames. 27. Emotional Disorders and Medical Illness; R.L. Gibson, E.A. Burch. 28. Behavioral Disorders Associated with Central Nervous System Dysfunctions; S.A. Castellon, et al. 29. Cognitive Approaches to Memory Disorders of Demented Patients; W.C. Heindel, D.P. Salmon. Part VI: Disorders Arising in Specific Life Stages. 30. Psychopathology in Children; P.J. Frick, P. Silverthorn. 31. Psychopathology in the Aged; J. Fisher, et al. Authors Index. Subject Index.

Summary

The purpose of this handbook, originally published in 1984, was to provide a compreh- sive review of current clinical descriptions, research , and theories of psychopathology. Descriptive psychopathology is a ?eld that forms the foundation of clinical practice and research in clinical psychology, psychiatry, psychiatric social work, psychiatric nursing, and allied professions in mental health. Since the 1st edition, the editors have devised and updated a handbook to cover both general and speci?c topics in psychopathology that would be useful to researchers, practitioners, and graduate or other advanced students in the mental health and behavioral medicine professions. To implement this plan, we have very carefully chosen colleagues whom we respect for their expertise in particular ?elds. These authors include both clinicians and researchers who have outstanding national reputations, as well as more junior behavioral scientists and clinicians who, in our opinion, will achieve similar recognition in the future. The excellent chapters in this book lead us to believe that we have chosen wisely. We would like to express our appreciation to these authors for their outstanding contributions and cooperation.

Additional text

From reviews of previous editions:
`It will be an important reference book for many years to come.'
Behavior Research and Therapy
`With the aid of some 60 contributors the editors have prepared a comprehensive review of `current clinical descriptions, research, and theories of psychopathology' for use by all professionals active in care-giving or research in mental health.'
Psychological Reports
`Adams and Sutker have assembled an impressive and wide-ranging volume .... recommended strongly to researchers, to clinicians, and to university students.'
Contemporary Psychology
`A fine review of clinical descriptions research, and theories of psychopathology. The historical and descriptive overviews of diagnostic categories are excellent.'
Choice
`Voluminous references follow each chapter, constituting a monument to the assiduity and scholarship of the authors; .... a valuable addition to the libraries of the mental health professional, the lecturer, and the advanced student.'
Child and Family Behavior Therapy

Report

From reviews of previous editions :
` It will be an important reference book for many years to come. '
Behavior Research and Therapy
` With the aid of some 60 contributors the editors have prepared a comprehensive review of `current clinical descriptions, research, and theories of psychopathology' for use by all professionals active in care-giving or research in mental health. '
Psychological Reports
` Adams and Sutker have assembled an impressive and wide-ranging volume .... recommended strongly to researchers, to clinicians, and to university students. '
Contemporary Psychology
` A fine review of clinical descriptions research, and theories of psychopathology. The historical and descriptive overviews of diagnostic categories are excellent. '
Choice
` Voluminous references follow each chapter, constituting a monument to the assiduity and scholarship of the authors; .... a valuable addition to the libraries of the mental health professional, the lecturer, and the advanced student. '
Child and Family Behavior Therapy

Product details

• Authors: Henry E. Adams, Patricia B. Sutker
• Assisted by: Henry E Adams (Editor), Henry E. Adams (Editor), B Sutker (Editor), B Sutker (Editor), Henr E Adams (Editor), Henry E Adams (Editor), Patricia B Sutker (Editor), Patricia B. Sutker (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer Netherlands
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.04.2009
• EAN: 9780306464904
• ISBN: 978-0-306-46490-4
• No. of pages: 970
• Weight: 2227 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Applied psychology; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Psychiatrie, B, Soziale Arbeit, genetics, Psychology, Psychiatry, Clinical psychology, Social Work, Social Service, Behavioral Science and Psychology