Emotions in Psychopathology: Theory and Research (Series in Affective Science) [Hardcover]

William F. Flack Jr. (Editor), James D. Laird (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 22, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0195093216 | ISBN-13: 978-0195093216 | Edition: 1

In recent years, there has been a groundswell of significant and exciting new work being done in research on emotions and psychopathology. This new volume in the Series in Affective Science examines the relationship between emotions and psychopathology by bringing together current theory and research and the perspectives of leading figures in the field. Each part addresses general issues in the field and contains reports of research focused on emotions in specific psychological disorders, such as schizophrenia, depression, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders. Chapters written by outstanding figures from a number of professional disciplines, including psychiatry, psychology, and cognitive science, represent the diversity of informed opinion and methods of investigation in research on emotion and psychopathology.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book is well organized and comprehensive; it provides useful information on a range of concepts relating to emotions and psychopathology, and on their application to individuals suffering from mental illness."--Readings

"Summarizes recent theory and research into a broad but not comprehensive sampling of approaches to the relationship between emotions and psychopathology in such fields as psychology, psychiatry, sociology, and philosophy. Addresses general issues and normal and disordered emotions, then details work on schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. People have long believed that emotions lie at the heart of many psychopathological disorders, but the research in the various fields has been independent and uninformed by findings in others."--SciTech Book News

About the Author

William F. Flack is at Wesson Memorial Unit, Bay State Medical Center. James D. Laird is at Clark University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 448 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition (January 22, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195093216
• ISBN-13: 978-0195093216
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,561,354 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)