Contributions

  • Ward, Nicholas G. - Contributor
  • Maxmen, Jerrold S. - Contributor

Publication

1995 - W.W. Norton, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

135,250 words, Guess

Page Count

541 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • LibraryThing1262010
  • Goodreads1179460

Classifications

  • DDC616.89
  • LCCRC454 .M3 1995

Description

A comprehensive revision to the authoritative textbook on modern psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. Considered a leading text in the field on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric disorders, this latest revision includes cutting-edge updates in neurochemistry, psychopharmacology, genetics, and functional neuroimaging. Geared to resident students in psychiatry and related disciplines, it makes sense of the field's burgeoning scientific emphasis.

Description

Everyone's favorite textbook on modern psychiatric diagnosis and treatment has been revised and updated not only to address changes introduced by DSM-IV but also to include more pointers on treatment and to add chapters on childhood disorders and sleep disorders. In a style remarkable for its clarity, wit, and practicality, the book explains DSM-IV, presents its diagnostic categories, and illuminates them with psychodynamic, behavioral, social, and biological theories. Avoiding jargon, it describes the genetics, epidemiology, neurochemistry, and psychopharmacology of mental disorders. Guidelines for treatment are given for each disorder. Amply illustrated with case vignettes, the book stresses the practical. This is a concentrated, yet sophisticated, presentation. The authors want the reader to finish this book knowing the subject, caring about it, curious about it, and most importantly, doing a better job diagnosing and treating patients.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Essential psychopathology and its treatmentW.W. Norton1995-01-01

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