Advanced Abnormal Psychology (Hersen, Advanced Abnormal Psychology) [Hardcover]

Michel Hersen (Editor), Vincent B. Van Hasselt (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2001 | ISBN-10: 0306463814 | ISBN-13: 978-0306463815 | Edition: 2nd

The discipline of abnormal psychology has become increasingly complex in recent years, particularly as it incorporates data from such sister disciplines as epidemiology, genetics, sociology, anthropology, and biology. In a thoroughgoing revision of the first edition of this classic text, published by Plenum in 1994, the editors have assembled a distinguished roster of contributors to address such topics as basic concepts and models, childhood and adolescent disorders, adult and older adult disorders, child treatment, and adult treatment. Not only will the student gain a comprehensive understanding of child and adult psychopathology, but the inclusion of specific sections on both child and adult treatment clearly illustrate the critical links between psychopathology and its remediation - a feature that will benefit instructors and students since all requisite material is included under one cover.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From reviews of the First Edition: `... [D]esigned to provide coverage of the field of abnormal psychology at an advanced level...[A] very ambitious undertaking, with 49 contributors producing 26 chapters... [A] helpful resource for upper-level undergraduates regarding Axis I disorders in adults and children.' Contemporary Psychology `Most senior undergraduate psychology students and beginning doctoral-level students are expected to take one or more courses in advanced abnormal psychology and a wide variety of texts are available to meet this need. Few are as comprehensive or timely as the present volume... The contributors include...recognized authorities...' Child and Family Behavior Therapy `... [A]n excellent text dealing with the many problems...of the field of abnormal psychology as it exists in today's society... [A] group of highly specialized experts...provide the student of abnormal psychology with a textbook of advanced data. This collection of authors and represented topics appear[s] to satisfy the criteria necessary for an outstanding text in the area of advanced abnormal psychology...[and]...can also function as a reference book for practicing clinicians. I recommend it wholeheartedly for anyone teaching, researching, or practicing clinically within the field of clinical psychology, psychiatry, or social services.' Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry

Product Details

• Hardcover: 627 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 2nd edition (January 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0306463814
• ISBN-13: 978-0306463815
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.2 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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