Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life (11th Edition) [Hardcover]

Robert C. Carson (Author), Susan Mineka (Author), James N. Butcher (Author)

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Publication Date: October 15, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0321034309 | ISBN-13: 978-0321034304 | Edition: 11th

A classic in the field since 1948, this text presents an authoritative overview of classic and contemporary research within a modern framework. Susam Mineka, the third co-author, is a renowned researcher, as is Robert Carson and James Butcher. Integrated multicultural and cross-cultural research in each chapter. Unresolved issues sections at the end of each chapter. This book is adopted for the Abnormal Psychology telecourse.

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This book has been providing an introduction to abnormal psychology since 1948 and remains the most authoritative survey of abnormal psychology, known for its comprehensiveness, balance of theory and practice, strong research base, and clinical sensitivity. Well-known authors Bob Carson and Jim Butcher have been authoring this book since the 6th edition in 1980 and renowned researcher Sue Mineka came onboard with the 10th edition in 1996.

The focus of the 11th edition has been to retain the authoritative overview of contemporary and classic research within a more accessible framework. Features supporting this aim include Updated Research, Integrated Multicultural and Cross-Cultural Research, Accessible Organization, Highlight sections, Unresolved Issues sections, and Case Studies. The organization of Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life has to a large extent set the standard for the study of abnormal psychology. Part 1, Perspectives on Abnormal Behavior, establishes a context for understanding abnormal behavior described in later chapters. Discussions of classification and scientific research are found in Chapter 1, an historical overview of abnormal psychology in Chapter 2, and discussion of causal factors and viewpoints in Chapter 3. Throughout these chapters the reader is made aware of the diversity of the field and the interaction of biological, psychosocial, and sociocultural factors in understanding the causes of different disorders.Part 2, Patterns of Abnormal Behavior, provides the clinical overviews, causal factors, and treatments and outcomes of abnormal behavior examined for each category of disorder including stress and adjustment disorders, panic and anxiety-based disorders, mood disorders and suicide, somatoform and dissociative disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, substance related disorders, sexual variants, abuse, and, schizophrenic and delusional disorders, brain disorders and other cognitive impairments, and disorders of childhood and adolescence. Part 3 is a more comprehensive look at the clinical assessment, treatment, and prevention of disorders, with a focus on contemporary social issues.

For every reader interested in the varied social disorders of abnormal psychology.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 718 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 11th edition (October 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321034309
• ISBN-13: 978-0321034304
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 9.1 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #474,711 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A thorough presentation in every aspect., February 19, 1998

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This review is from: Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life (Hardcover)

Encyclopedic in content and artistic in presentation, Abnormal Psychology in Modern Life provides a superlative introduction to theory and empirical research in the field of Abnormal Psychology. The structure of the text follows a well-planned and coherent organization of the major classifications of mental disorders. Specifically, the case studies presented provide the reader with a clear understanding of the symptomatology as contained in the DSM-IV.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book..., February 3, 2003

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Kelly "kitten0601" (Huntersville, North Carolina United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life (11th Edition) (Hardcover)

This is a great book if you have the right teacher. The book is very informative yet if you have no back ground in abnormal psych you might want to make sure the teacher for your course is capable of explaining it to you. I also recomend that you make sure your copy has a CD rom. The study guide and website are great tools too. They help a lot.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars terrible for independent study, November 9, 2005

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This review is from: Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life (11th Edition) (Hardcover)

Though this book does present all the necessary information for learning about abnormal psychology, it's the dryest, most aesthetically difficult to read textbook... especially if you happen to be studying the material online/through independent study. The publisher needs to redesign the book and/or you need to have a better online course professor. It feels nearly impossible to be interested in this material (which is interesting in itself) if you have to read the textbook front to back on your own without any instruction.