Review Of Suicidology [Hardcover]

Ronald W. Maris University of South Carolina USA; Morton M. Silverman University of Chicago USA; Silvia Sara Canetto Colorado State University USA. (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1572302127 | ISBN-13: 978-1572302129 | Publication Date: April 11, 1997 | Edition: 1

Presenting the latest scientific knowledge abut suicidology behaviors, including reports of important research being published here for the first time, this volume is designed for both professionals and students in the field. Noted authorities cover selected topics from among the broad variety of psychological, social, and biological factors involved in suicidology. Diverse theoretical perspectives are discussed, and a range of therapeutic interventions are described and evaluated. This book will be of interest to professionals, faculty, and students in psychology, psychiatry, social work, sociology, public health, epidemiology, pastoral counselling, and crisis intervention.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The 1997 Review of Suicidology by Maris, Silverman and Canetto brings together a superb selection of important topics in suicide written by some of the most prominent experts in the field. The reader has the opportunity to update their knowledge by reading a series of chapters written in a highly communicative style and quickly find out what is the latest in this important field. Given that over 30,000 Americans die each year from suicide, the ninth leading cause of death, and that most of these suicides have a psychiatric illness, no psychiatric clinician or mental health worker should lack the knowledge available in the recognition and management of the suicidal patient. This book is a good way to get up to speed." --J. John Mann, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons; Chief, Department of Neuroscience, New York State Psychiatric Institute

"This is a state-of-the-art resource presenting the latest research and scientific knowledge in suicidology. Maris, Silverman and Canetto bring together a group of contributors--all world-class authorities in their respective fields--who insightfully convey their expert knowledge on the social, psychological, and biological factors related to suicidology. A work of outstanding significance for both novice and advanced students in the field." --Alan L. Berman, Ph.D., A.B.P.P., Executive Director, American Association of Suicidology

About the Author

Ronald W. Maris, Ph.D., directs the Center for the Study of Suicide and is Professor of Preventive Medicine at the University of South Carolina, where he teaches suicide death investigation and prevention to psychiatric residents, physicians, nurses, and medical students. He is also editor of Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, the official journal of the American Association of Suicidology. The author of numerous journal articles on suicide, Dr. Maris has served as either author or editor of 11 books on the topic. He is past president and treasurer of the American Association of Suicidology and is a member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 286 pages
• Publisher: Guilford Press; 1 edition (April 11, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572302127
• ISBN-13: 978-1572302129
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,009,418 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)