Neurology and clinical neurophysiology Books

Book SynopsisThis book draws together contributions from some of the leading investigators in the field of autism to consider specific problem areas in current research. Each contributor brings expertise from a different field, providing a balanced view of the whole spectrum of study of this disorder.Trade Review"...well-structured and an easy read - essential for professionals, academics and students who are interested in autism and its treatment..." (The Psychologist, Vol 17(1), Jan 2004)Table of ContentsIntroduction: autism - the challenges ahead (M. Rutter). Epidemiology and early identification of autism: research challenges and opportunities (T. Charman). Implications of the broader phenotype for concepts of autism (A. Bailey and J. Parr). Strategies for autism candidate gene analysis (G. Barnby and A. Monaco). How might genetic mechanism operate in autism? (S. Folstein, et al). X-linked genes and the neural basis of social cognition (D. Skuse). The neuropathology of the autism spectrum disorders: what have we learned? (M. Bauman and T. Kemper). Microbiology and immunology of autism spectrum disorders (W. Lipkin and M. Hornig). What do imaging studies tell us about the neural basis of autism? (C. Frith). The Amygdala, autism and anxiety (D. Amaral and B. Corbett). Cognition in autism: one deficit or many? (F. Happé). Autism and specific language impairment: categorical distinction or continuum? (D. Bishop). Why have drug treatments been so disappointing? (J. Buitelaar). Can early interventions alter the course of autism? (P. Howlin). Early intervention and brain plasticity in autism (G. Dawson and K. Zanolli). Final discussion. Summing up (M. Rutter). Index of contributors. Subject index.

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Book SynopsisDeals with the classification systems for personality disorders and why/how they are in disarray. The simple, but elegant, taxonomy described in this book will provide clinicians with net insight into the assessment and treatment of complex personality disorders.Table of ContentsThe Advantages of Focusing on the Personality Characteristics ofthe Personality Disordered (C. Costello). Aggressiveness (J. Lish, et al.). Emotional Instability (M. Spoont). Impulsiveness (E. Barratt & M. Stanford). Dependency (R. Bornstein). Narcissism (P. Wink). Detachment (J. Birtchnell). Peculiarity (H. Berenbaum). Paranoia (A. Fenigstein). Obsessiveness (B. Pfohl). Sensation Seeking (M. Zuckerman). Indexes.

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Book SynopsisIf you or someone you love is suffering from any of the following,you can now find out why--and what you can do about it . * Anxiety * Loss of pleasure * Irrational fears * Obsessional thoughts * Erratic mood swings * Procrastination * Compulsive overeating * Extreme shyness * Depression * Self-destructive behavior * Phobias * Excessive anger * Perfectionism * Drug abuse Psychological Symptoms Now, in this indispensable reference, Dr.Frank J. Bruno helps you understand the origins of and treatmentavailable for several common psychological symptoms, which canimpinge on your daily life and even signal deeper emotionaltrouble. A comprehensive sourcebook, Psychological Symptomsprovides a detailed description of 27 symptom groups, each completewith an analysis of possible biological and psychological causes,as well as concrete everyday examples of characteristicself-defeating, self-destructive thinking and acting. Containingover 15Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: Suffering and Psychological Symptoms. Alcohol Abuse: Mistreatment of the Self. Anger: Seeing Red When the Light Is Green. Anxiety: Worrying About Worry. Boredom: When Life Grows Dull. Delusions: When Fantasies Become Real. Depression: The Anatomy of Melancholy. Food Abuse: Living to Eat. Indecisiveness: Going in Mental Circles. Irrational Fears: A Plague of Phobias. Meaninglessness: Looking for the Purpose of Life. Memory Problems: More Than Ordinary Forgetfulness. Mood Fluctuations: The Storms of Temperament. Perfectionism: The Flaw of Flawlessness. Procrastination: The Tomorrow Syndrome. Risk-Taking: Getting High on Danger. Self-Destructiveness: When the Personality Attacks Itself. Shyness: Painful Self-Consciousness. Sleep Difficulties: The Long and Restless Night. Workaholism: Prisoners of Success. Concluding Remarks: Symptom-Free Living. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisA revised and concise guide to the latest thoughts and findings on Tourette''s Syndrome Edited by two of the leading international authorities on Tourette''s Syndrome and tic-related, obsessive-compulsive disorders, Tourette''s Syndrome is the most up-to-date edited reference covering this neuropsychiatric disorder and related disorders from a variety of perspectives. Featuring contributors from the world-renowned Yale Child Study Center, this volume introduces a groundbreaking developmental framework for understanding Tourette''s-defined by persistent motor and vocal tics and frequently associated with obsessions, compulsions, and attentional difficulties-and maps out the diagnosis, genetics, manifestations, and treatment. Reflecting more than 25 years of research, this comprehensive resource describes the major categories of disorders (TS, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities) as well as the strengthsTrade Review"...strongly recommended ... The book is a must, for anyone , with a special interst in any aspect of TS...." (Infant & Child Development, June 2003)Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Self under Siege (D. Cohen and J. Leckman). SECTION ONE: INDIVIDUALS, SYMPTOMS, AND DIAGNOSES. Tics and Tic Disorders (J. Leckman, et al.). Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety, and Depression (R. King, et al.). Phenomenology and Natural History of Tic-Related ADHD and Learning Disabilities (J. Walkup, et al.). Neuropsychological Findings (R. Schultz, et al.). Peer Acceptance and Adaptive Functioning (E. Dykens, et al.). Differential Diagnosis (K. Towbin, et al.). Beyond the Diagnosis--Darwinian Perspectives on Pathways to Successful Adaptation (J. Leckman & D. Cohen). SECTION TWO: CAUSES AND DETERMINANTS. Evolving Models of Pathogenesis (J. Leckman & D. Cohen). Epidemiological Studies (A. Zohar, et al.). Genetic Vulnerability (D. Pauls, et al.). Environmental Risk and Protective Factors (B. Peterson, et al.). Neuroanatomical Circuitry (B. Peterson, et al.). Neurochemical and Neuropeptide Systems (G. Anderson, et al.). SECTION THREE: PARTNERSHIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST OF TOURETTE'S. Yale Approach to Assessment and Treatment (J. Leckman, et al.). Selection and Use of Diagnostic and Clinical Rating Instruments (L. Scahill, et al.). Comprehensive Psychological and Educational Assessments (A. Carter, et al.). Psychosocial and Behavioral Treatments (R. King, et al.). Recommendations for Teachers (A. Carter, et al.). Pharmacological and Other Somatic Approaches to Treatment (L. Carpenter, et al.). Role of Voluntary Organizations in Clinical Care, Research, and Public Policy (K. Taubert). AppendiX 1. Appendix 2. References. Author Index. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisThe book thoroughly examines the complex and disturbing disorder popularly known as Multiple Personality Disorder, renamed Dissociative Identity Disorder in the new DSM-IV. It covers the diagnosis, dynamics, assessment, differential diagnosis, and treatment of this disorder and presents significant new research findings.Table of ContentsTHE HISTORY OF DISSOCIATIVE IDENTITY DISORDER. The History Prior to and Including Freud. Freud to the Present. DIAGNOSIS AND CLINICAL FEATURES OF DISSOCIATIVE IDENTITYDISORDER. Epidemiology of Dissociative Identity Disorder andDissociation. Clinical Features of Dissociative Identity Disorder. Structured Interview and Self-Report Measures ofDissociation. Dissociative Identity Disorder and Other PsychiatricDisorders. Dissociative Identity Disorder and Nonclinical Dissociation. Skeptical Criticisms of Dissociative Identity Disorder. TREATMENT OF DISSOCIATIVE IDENTITY DISORDER. Treatment Outcome of Dissociative Identity Disorder. General Principles of Treatment. The Problem of Attachment to the Perpetrator and the Locus ofControl Shift. Specific Techniques of Treatment: The Middle and Late Phases ofTherapy. Other Therapeutic Considerations. Afterword--Dissociative Identity Disorder in the Twenty-FirstCentury. Appendices. References. Indexes.

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Book SynopsisPioneered by Harry Stack Sullivan in the 1940s, interpersonal therapy has, over the past half century, firmly established itself as one of the four main psychotherapeutic families. Now, from one of the brightest lights currently working in the field, comes the comprehensive guide to contemporary interpersonal research, theory, and practice. Providing a valuable resource for students as well as mental health professionals, Donald J. Kiesler offers both an exhaustive, up-to-the-minute survey of current methods and principles, and a systematic, empirically based approach to interpersonal psychotherapy. In the first part of the book, the focus is on general principles of personality and maladjustment as viewed from the interpersonal perspective. Dr. Kiesler introduces the interpersonal circleone of the central conceptual underpinnings of interpersonal theory and practice. He then explores the importance of the interpersonal circle in both research and clinical applications, including iTable of ContentsPartial table of contents: PERSONALITY AND PSYCHOPATHOLOGY. Overt Interpersonal Behavior and the Interpersonal Circle. Interpersonal Behavior: Moderating Factors and Other Issues. Covert Components of Interpersonal Behavior. Interpersonal Behavior and Our Bids for Complementarity. Measurement of the Covert Complementary Response: The ImpactMessage Inventory. Maladjusted Interpersonal Behavior: General Principles andFormulations for Specific DSM Disorders. DIAGNOSIS, PSYCHOTHERAPY, AND SUPERVISION. Interpersonal Assessment and Diagnosis. The Relationship in Psychotherapy: An Interpersonal CommunicationAnalysis. Interpersonal Communication Interventions: InterpersonalComplementary Principles. Conclusion. References. Indexes.

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Book SynopsisThis book is based on the premise that counseling and psychotherapy services are useful and effective interventions with the mental retardation and borderline populations. The chapters focus on issues relevant to intervention (assessment, characteristics of emotional problems), specific techniques and adaptations of techniques for use with this population. The outstanding contributors are all scholars and practitioners with experience in working with individuals with mental retardation and borderline intelligence. The volume provides a comprehensive overview of issues and applications and will serve as the standard counseling and therapy reference work in this area.Table of ContentsIssues in Counseling and Psychotherapy (H. Prout & D.Strohmer). An Overview of Psychopathology (J. Sevin & J. Matson). Assessment in Counseling and Psychotherapy (H. Prout & D.Strohmer). Individual Counseling Approaches (H. Prout & R. Cale). Individual Behavioral Counseling Approaches (D. Strohmer & P.Spengler). Group Counseling and Psychotherapy (D. Brown). Family Interventions (H. Cobb & W. Gunn). Vocational Counseling with Persons with Mental Retardation (E.Levinson, et al.). Index.

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Book SynopsisAn estimated 3-5% of all individuals who gamble will become compulsive gamblers. This "invisible addiction" can be financially and emotionally devastating to both the gambler and his/her family. This timely clinical manual explains why gambling is on the rise and the factors which distinguish recreational and compulsive gamblers.Table of ContentsAn Introduction to Gambling and Gambling Disorders. Paradigms of Problem Gambling Behavior. The Phenomenology of Gambling. Etiologies and Maintenance of Gambling Disorders: A BriefReview. Treatment for Pathological Gambling: Inpatient Programs andGamblers Anonymous. A Multiphasic Model of Outpatient Treatment. Working Strategies for Treatment Success: The Pragmatics of Therapyfor Abusive and Addicted Gamblers. Assessment of Gambling and Gambling-Related PsychologicalDisturbances. Chaos Theory, Gambling, and Addictions: Speculations on New Methodsof Nonlinear Treatment. Family Systems Therapy: Treating the Patient and the System. Epilogue: Considerations for Future Research andInterventions. References. Indexes.

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Book SynopsisThis text presents and critically evaluates the scientific and empirical status of Beck's revised cognitive theory and therapy of depression, and discusses future directions for it. This work documents the past, present, and future of this treatment strategy.Trade Review"impressive volume ..will be invaluable to researchers indepression" (Behaviour Research & Therapy, No.39, 2001)Table of ContentsDepressive Symptoms and Disorders: Diagnostic and ConceptualConsiderations. The Origins of Cognitive Theory and Therapy of Depression: AHistorical Overview. The Philosophical and Theoretical Basis of Cognitive Theory. The Cognitive Theory of Depression. Descriptive Hypotheses: Negative Cognition in Depression. Descriptive Hypotheses: The Role of Negative Cognition inDepression. Descriptive Hypotheses: Selective Information Processing inDepression. Cognitive Vulnerability: Empirical Status of the StabilityHypothesis. Cognitive Vulnerability: Empirical Status of the Diathesis-StressHypotheses. Cognitive Vulnerability: Empirical Status of the SecondaryHypotheses. Cognitive Theory of Depression: Overview and FutureDirections. References. Indexes.

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Book SynopsisAuthor of the best-selling Handbook of Psychological Assessment, Third Edition brings together the leading experts in neuropsychology to provide a complete overview of the field.Table of ContentsOVERVIEW AND INTRODUCTION TO NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT. Introduction to Neuropsychological Assessment (G. Groth-Marnat). Neuropsychological Assessment: Contexts for Contemporary Clinical Practice (A. Stringer & M. Nadolne). Overview of Neurology (M. Selby). The Assessment Interview in Clinical Neuropsychology (R. Sbordone). TEST BATTERIES IN NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT. The Wechsler Intelligence Scales (G. Groth-Marnat, et al.). The Wechsler Memory Scales (M. Franzen & G. Iverson). The Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Test Battery (D. Broshek & J. Barth). The Luria Nebraska Neuropsychological Battery (C. Golden, et al.). FREQUENTLY USED TESTS ACCORDING TO FUNCTIONAL DOMAINS. Learning and Memory (E. Helms). Language and Academic Abilities (B. Johnstone, et al.). Attention (J. Ponsford). Visuoconstructive Abilities (P. Lacks). The Executive Functions of the Brain (R. Sbordone). Assessment of Emotional Functioning with the MMPI-2 (C. Gass). INTEGRATION OF TEST RESULTS. Neuropsychological Assessment and Treatment Planning (C. Lemsky). Report Writing in Clinical Neuropsychology (M. Williams & T. Boll). Appendix. Glossary. Indexes.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive reference, edited by one of the leading experts in the field, assimilates the newest and most effective treatment techniques for the personality disorders. Each chapter is written by scholars in the leading theoretical models: Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Humanistic, and Integrative.Trade Review"An excellent resource." (CHOICE: Vol.42, No.03; November 2004)Table of ContentsAbout the Editor. Contributors. SECTION ONE: ETIOLOGY, THEORY, PSYCHOPATHOLOGY, AND ASSESSMENT. 1. Classification, Prevalence, and Etiology of Personality Disorders: Related Issues and Controversy (Jeffrey J. Magnavita). 2. Psychopathologic Assessment Can Usefully Inform Therapy: A View from the Study of Personality (Theodore Millon and Seth D. Grossman). 3. The Relevance of Theory in Treating Personality Dysfunction (Jeffrey J. Magnavita). 4. Assessing the Dimensions of Personality Disorder (Philip Erdberg). 5. Borderline Personality Disorder and Borderline Personality Organization: Psychopathology and Psychotherapy (Otto F. Kernberg). 6. Personality Disorder or Relational Disconnection? (Judith V. Jordan). 7. Sociocultural Factors in the Treatment of Personality Disorders (Joel Paris). SECTION TWO: CONTEMPORARY PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC TREATMENT MODELS. 8. Interpersonal Reconstructive Therapy (IRT) for Individuals with Personality Disorder (Lorna Smith Benjamin). 9. Cognitive Therapy of Personality Disorders (James Pretzer). 10. The Treatment of Personality Adaptations Using Redecision Therapy (Vann S. Joines). 11. Dialectical Behavior Therapy of Severe Personality Disorders (Clive J. Robins and Cedar R. Koons). 12. Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (Hanna Levenson). 13. Close Process Attention in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (Frank Knoblauch). 14. Application of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to Personality Disorders (Philip Manfield and Francine Shapiro). SECTION THREE BROADENING THE SCOPE OF TREATMENT: SPECIAL POPULATIONS AND SETTINGS. 15. Pharmacotherapy of Personality Disorders (Robert Grossman). 16. Day Treatment of Personality Disorders (John S. Ogrodniczuk and William E. Piper). 17. Residential Treatment of Personality Disorders: The Containing Function (Barri Belnap, Cuneyt Iscan, and Eric M. Plakun). 18. Treatment of Personality Disorders with Co-occurring Substance Dependence: Dual Focus Schema Therapy (Samuel A. Ball). 19. Personality-Guided Therapy for Treating Medical Patients (Ellen A. Dornelas). 20. The Role of Trauma, Memory, Neurobiology, and the Self in the Formation of Personality Disorders (Mark R. Elin). SECTION FOUR: EXPANDING THE RANGE OF TREATMENT: CHILD, ADOLESCENT, AND ELDERLY MODELS. 21. Treatment of Dramatic Personality Disorders in Children and Adolescents (Efrain Bleiberg). 22. Treatment of Personality Disorders in Older Adults: A Community Mental Health Model (Rosemary Snapp Kean, Kathleen M. Hoey, and Stephen L. Pinals). SECTION FIVE: RESEARCH FINDINGS AND FUTURE CHALLENGES. 23. Empirical Research on the Treatment of Personality Disorders (Paul Crits-Christoph and Jacques P. Barber). 24. Toward a Unified Model of Treatment for Personality Dysfunction (Jeffrey J. Magnavita). Author Index. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisOver 350,000 families in United States alone are affected by Down syndrome. This book provides a comprehensive treatment of the issues of self determination, education, and advocacy, as well as the research developments. It addresses the needs of family members, caregivers, and professionals alike.Trade Review"This volume is a comprehensive collection of articles representing a wide range of disciplines…it will be a valuable addition to the bookshelves of families, medical staff, educators, and researchers." (American Journal of Medical Genetics, August 15, 2004) “...a comprehensive compilation of the myriad issues facing individuals with Down syndrome and their families across the lifespan...this book, compared to other tomes of highlights from various conferences, seems to contain more bang for the buck as the issues it covers are extremely pertinent and could stand alone apart from the conferences...this book will stay on my shelf.” (Journal of Genetic Counseling, Vol. 13, No. 1, February 2004) "This book will be of great interest to anyone wanting to have the latest information about this genetic disorder..." (family2000.org.uk, 9 September 2002) "...puts foward some of the visions and thoughts in an optimistic way and is therefore recommended..." (Int Jnl of Adolescent Medical Health) "...puts forward some of the visions and thoughts in an optimistic way and is therefore recommended..." (Int Jnl of Adolescent Medical Health, Vol.15, No.1, 2003) "I...consider a copy of this book a must for every institutional and personal library." (Journal of the National Medical Association, March 2003) "...exceedingly valuable for a wide spectrum of individuals: parents, professionals, caregivers, and researchers..." (American Journal of Human Genetics, Vol. 72, 2003) "...exceedingly valuable for a wide spectrum of individuals: parents, professionals, caregivers, and researchers..." (American Journal of Human Genetics, Vol. 72, 2003) "...a terrific compendium of the wide array of topics...whatever the challenges that lie ahead...we are much better prepared by the information and vision provided by this excellent book." (Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, May 2003) "...a useful reference tool for families and service providers." (Human Genetics, No.113, 2003)Table of ContentsSelf-Determination. Self-Advocacy. Advocacy. Role of the Family. Health and Clinical Care. Research. Psycho-Social Issues. Education/Inclusion. Communication, Math and Language Skills. Turning the Vision into Reality.

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Book SynopsisRecent years have seen major advances in the understanding andtreatment of health anxiety and hypochondriasis, particulary inrelation to the cognitive behavioural approach to anxiety. Thisvolume brings together this knowledge of psychological andpharmacological treatments of health anxiety, and relates it to aconceptual framework which provides a basis for assessment,treatment and ongoing research. Asmundson, Taylor and Cox have assembled a group of world classscientists and practitioners for this book. The chapters provide awealth of information on the causes, assessment and treatment ofhealth anxiety related disorders. I believe that their book is themost significant contribution to date to our understanding ofhealth anxiety related disorders. Everyone working in the healthfield will find something of worth in this book. G. Ron Norton, Ph.D, Professor Emeritus, University of Winnipeg,CanadaTrade Review"...This book will give you the current status in the field from aninternational perspective..." (Int Jnl of Adolescent MedicalHealth, Vol.14, No.3, 2002) "...It is well structured, clearly written and provides anexcellent and comprehensive overview of the subject..."(British Journal of Clinical Psychology, September 2002)Table of ContentsAbout the Editors. List of Contributors. Foreword: Professor S. Rachman. Preface. Acknowledgments. PART I: CLINICAL FEATURES AND THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES. 1. Health Anxiety: Classification and Clinical Features (Gordon J.G. Asmundson, Steven Taylor, Serperi Sevgur, and Brian J.Cox). 2. The Psychology of Physical Symptoms and Illness Behavior (ReneMartin, Katherine Lemos, and Howard Leventhal). 3. Making Sense of Hypochondriasis: A Cognitive Theory of HealthAnxiety (Paul M. Salkovskis and Hillary Warwick). 4. Personality Traits and Health Anxiety (Erin McClure and Scott O.Lilienfeld). PART II: ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT. 5. Assessment of Health Anxiety (Sherry Stewart and Margo C.Watt). 6. Hypochondriasis: Boundaries and Comorbidities (Russell Noyes,Jr.). 7. Integrated Approach to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for IntenseIllness Worries (Patricia Furer, John R. Walker, and Mark H.Freeston). 8. Pharmacological Management of Hypochondriasis and RelatedDisorders (Murray W. Enns, Kevin Kjernisted, and MarkLander). 9. General and Cross-Cultural Considerations in a Medical Settingfor Patients Presenting with Medically Unexplained Symptoms (JavierI. Escobar, Lesley A. Allen, Constanza Hoyos Nervi, and Michael A.Gara). 10. Hypochondriasis and Health Anxiety in the Elderly (Allison G.Snyder and Melinda A. Stanley). PART III: RELATED CONDITIONS. 11. Heart-focussed Anxiety in Medical and Anxiety-relatedPsychological Conditions (Georg H. Eifert, Michael J. Zvolensky,and Carl W. Lejuez). 12. Hypochondriasis and Health Anxiety among Pain Patients (HeatherD. Hadjistavropoulos, Katherine M. B. Owens, ThomasHadjistavropoulos, and Gordon J. G. Asmundson). 13. Psychotic Disorders with Hypochondriacal Features: Delusions ofthe Soma (David Kingdon, Shanaya Rathod, and DouglasTurkington). 14. Death Anxiety (Robert J. Kastenbaum). PART IV: CONCLUSIONS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS. 15. Future Directions and Challenges in Assessment, Treatment, andInvestigation (Gordon J. G. Asmundson, Steven Taylor, Kristi D.Wright, and Brian J. Cox). Author Index. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book describes the symptoms, prevalence rates, individual case histories and etiology of phobias. It explores treatment and covers current methodologies, outcome efficacy, and comparisons between different therapeutic techniques.Trade Review"..several excellent surveys.." (Psychotherapy & Psychosomatics, Vol.70 Issue 1, 2001)Table of ContentsTHE NATURE AND DESCRIPTION OF PREVALENT PHOBIAS. Social Phobia: A Cognitive Approach (A. Wells & D. Clark). Agoraphobia (P. Salkovskis & A. Hackmann). Blood-Injury-Injection Phobia (L.-G. Ost & K. Hellstrom). Animal Phobias (S. Thorpe & P. Salkovskis). Dental Phobias (G. Kent). Water Phobia (R. Menzies). Height Phobia (R. Menzies). Accident Phobia (K. Kuch). Claustrophobia (S. Rachman). Atypical Phobias (R. McNally). Specific Phobias in Children (T. Ollendick, et al.). THE TREATMENT OF PHOBIAS. Rapid Treatment of Specific Phobias (L.-G. Ost). A Comparison of Behavioral and Cognitive Treatments of Phobias (M. Craske & M. Rowe). The Use of Medication in the Treatment of Phobias (P. Hayward & J. Wardle). GENERAL THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES ON AETIOLOGY AND MAINTENANCE. A Conditioning Model of Phobias (G. Davey). Evolutionary Models of Phobias (H. Merckelbach & P. de Jong). Unconscious Pre-Attentive Mechanisms in the Activation of Phobic Fear (A. Ohman). The Match-Mismatch Model of Phobia Acquisition (A. Arntz). Information-Processing Approaches to Phobias (C. Cameron). The Epidemiology of Fears and Phobias (T. Chapman). Indexes.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides an introduction to Stress Control Method, a psycho-educational, didactic approach to therapy for anxiety and stress which has been developed and used extensively by the author and his colleagues.Trade Review"...I enjoyed reading this well written and clinically useful book..." (Behaviour Research & Therapy, No.40, 2002)Table of ContentsTHE ARGUMENT FOR CHANGE. Treating Anxiety: Delving Beneath the Tip of the Iceberg. Treating Anxiety: The Gulf between Research Findings and Clinical Realities. Treating Anxiety: The Problems in Primary Care. ISSUES IN DEVISING AND SETTING-UP THE GROUP THERAPY. The 'Stress Control' Method. Setting up a Course. Developing Materials for the Course. Preparing for the Course. Running a Course. THE STRESS MANAGEMENT COURSE. Learning about Stress. Treating Somatic Anxiety. Treating Cognitive Anxiety. Treating Behavioural Anxiety. Treating Panic Attacks. Treating Insomnia. Treating Depression. Completing the Jigsaw. EVALUATION AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS. Research Evidence. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisObsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCDs) involve habitual, repetitivebehaviours that can be bizarre, disruptive and eventuallydisabling. They can destroy lives and relationships and are one ofthe most common of the emotional disorders. The last five years have seen substantive advances in the state ofknowledge of all aspects of OCD and this volume brings togethermany of the recognised leaders in the field to provide astate-of-the-art account of theory, assessment and practice intreatment. A comprehensive text for trainees and practitioners. ? Presents current theories as well as treatment, focusing mainlyon Cognitive Therapy methods of treatment ? Covers the assessment, nature and treatment of a wide range ofsub-types of OCD ? Written by an international team of experts Part of the renowned Wiley Series in Clinical PsychologyTrade Review"...a succinct yet broad view of OCD...the scope ofthe book is wide..." (British Journal of Psychiatry, Dec2003) "...differences and similarities of everymanifestation of the disorder are carefullyexplained...information is presented unsensationally andrespectfully..." (Mental Health Today, Feb 2004)Table of ContentsAbout the Editors. List of Contributors. Preface. Acknowledgements. Section I - The Nature of OCD. Chapter 1 - The Classification and Diagnosis of OCD (A.Krochmalik and R. Menzies). Chapter 2 - The Phenomenology of OCD (P. de Silva). Section II - Theoretical Accounts of OCD. Chapter 3 - Neuropsychological Models of OCD (I. Frampton). Chapter 4 - Cognitive-behavioural Theory of OCD (P. Salkovskisand J. McGuire). Chapter 5 - Repetitive and Iterative Thinking inPsychopathology: Anxiety-inducing Consequences and a Mood-As-InputMechanism (G. Davey, et al.). Chapter 6 - Personality and Individual Differences in OCD (A.Macdonald). Section III - Clinical Presentations and Subtypes of OCD. Chapter 7 - Obsessive-compulsive Washing (M. Jones and A.Krochmalik). Chapter 8 - Compulsive Checking (S. Rachman). Chapter 9 - Compulsive Hoarding (R. Frost and T. Hartl). Chapter 10 - Primary Obsessional Slowness (S. Rachman). Chapter 11 - Obsessions, Ruminations and Covert Compulsions (P.de Silva). Ch apter 12 - Atypical Presentations (D. Einstein and R.Menzies). Chapter 13 - The Obsessive-compulsive Spectrum and BodyDysmophic Disorder (D. Veale). Section IV - Approaches to Assessment and Treatment in OCD. Chapter 14 - Assessment Procedures (T. St. Clare). Chapter 15 - Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD (M.Kyrios). Chapter 16 - Cognitive Therapy for OCD (M. Marks). Chapter 17 - Pharmacological and Neurosurgical Treatment of OCD(M. McDonough). OCD in Children and Adolescents (R. Shafran). Chapter 19 - The Management of Treatment-resistant Cases andother Difficult Clients (M. Bruch and A. Prioglio). Section V - Professional Issues. Chapter 20 - Training, Resources and Service Provision (L.Harris and R. Menzies). References. Author Index. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisThe eagerly awaited 2nd edition of this classic handbook is a critical, thorough account of memory disorders relating to neurological processes and to developmental and acquired brain damage and presents comprehensive sections on theory, assessment, treatment and management of memory disorders.Trade Review“…incorporates several changes and additions that reflect the progress that has been made…promises to be a valuable resource…” (The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, Vol 57A(5), 2004)Table of ContentsAbout the Editors. List of Contributors. Preface. Preface to the First Edition. SECTION I: THEORETICAL BACKGROUND. The Psychology of Memory (A. Baddeley). Neurobiological Foundations of Human Memory (D. Tranel and A.Damasio). Functional Neuroimaging of Memory (M. Rugg). The Medial Temporal Lobe and Memory for Facts and Events (J. Mannsand L. Squire). Connectionist Models for Memory Disorders (J. Murre). Psychopharmacology of Human Memory (H. Curran and H.Weingartner). SECTION II: VARIETIES OF MEMORY DISORDER. The Amnesic Syndrome: Overview and Subtypes (M. O'Connor and M.Verfaillie). Theories of Anterograde Amnesia (A. Mayes). Retrograde Amnesia (M. Kopelman). Transient Global Amnesia (G. Goldenberg). Recovery of Memory Function in Neurological Disease (N. Kapur andK. Graham). Neuropsychological Impairments of Verbal Short-term Memory (G.Vallar and C. Papagano). Neuropsychological Impairments of Visual and Spatial Working Memory(S. Della Sala and R. Logie). Disorders of Semantic Memory (J. Snowden). The Cognitive Neuroscience of Confabulation: A Review and a Model(A. Gilboa and M. Moscovitch). Frontal Lobes and Memory (J. Baldo and A. Shimamura). Posttraumatic Amnesia and Residual Memory Deficit after Closed HeadInjury (H. Levin and G. Hanten). Schizophrenia (P. McKenna et al.). Memory and Emotional Disorder (T. Dalgleish and S. Cox). Psychogenic Amnesia (M. Kopelman). SECTION III: DEVELOPMENT AND MEMORY. Memory Development During the Childhood Years (S.Gathercole). Children with Intellectual Disabilities (S. Vicari and G.Carlesimo). Developmental Amnesias and Accquired Amnesias of Childhood (C.Temple). Memory in Elderly People (J. Kester et al.). The Memory Deficit in Alzheimer's Disease (J. Becker and A.Overman) Memory Disorders in Subcortical Dementia (J. Brandt and C.Munro). SECTION IV: ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF MEMORY PROBLEMS. Assessment of Memory Disorders (B. Wilson). Separating Memory from Other Cognitive Disorders (D. Howieson andM. Lezak). Management and Remediation of Memory Problems in Brain-injuredAdults (B. Wilson). Assessment and Management of Memory Problems in Children (J.Middleton). Assessment and Intervention in Dementia of Alzheimer Type (L.Clare). Reducing the Impact of Cognitive Impairment in Dementia (B.Woods). External Memory Aids and Computers in Memory Rehabilitation (N.Kapur et al.). Emotional and Social Consequences of Memory Disorders (R.Tate). Author Index. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisApproaches the psychopathology of this disorder focusing on the symptoms that comprise the global syndrome.Table of ContentsThe Advantages of the Symptom Approach to Depression (C.Costello). Dysphoria (D. Healy). Loss of Interest (E. Klinger). Anhedonia (P. Willner). Social Dysfunction (L. Feldman & I. Gotlib). Problems of Memory and Concentration (F. Watts). Self-Esteem (C. Bernet, et al.). Shame and Guilt (J. Tangney). Hopelessness (L. Abramson, et al.). Psychomotor Agitation and Retardation (M. Cloitre, et al.). Eating Problems (G. Patton). Sleeping Problems (R. Cartwright). Suicide Attempts (R. Baumeister). From Symptoms of Depression to Syndromes of Depression (C.Costello). Indexes.

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Book SynopsisDivided into two parts: (I) theory, assessment and methodology; and (II) clinical issues--parental rearing behaviour and psychopathology, this book describes the results of a long-term, multinational research project concerning the relationship between the experience of parental rearing attitudes and the development of personality characteristics and specific psychopathological disorders--including alcoholism; eating disorders; depression; schizophrenia; obsessive-complusive disorder; and suicidal thoughts. The editors have brought together an international team of authors, all of whom are leading authorities in their own fields, from the USA, Europe, China, Japan and Australia, thus enabling them to provide an evaluation of parental rearing attitudes in different cultures. This book appears in The Wiley Series in Clinical Psychology Series Editor: J. Mark G. Williams University College of North Wales, Bangor, UKTable of ContentsPartial table of contents: THEORY, ASSESSMENT AND METHODOLOGY. Parental Rearing Behaviour, Attributional Style and Mental Health(H. Winefield, et al.). Parental Rearing Styles and Psychopathology: Notes on the Validityof Questionnaires for Recalled Parental Behavior (C.Gerlsma). Parenting Antecedents of Adult Adjustment: A Longitudinal Study (C.Franz, et al.). Parental Rearing Behaviour from a Cross-Cultural Perspective: ASummary of Data Obtained in 14 Nations (W. Arrindell, etal.). CLINICAL ISSUES: PARENTAL REARING, BEHAVIOUR ANDPSYCHOPATHOLOGY. Perceived Parental Rearing Behaviour in Alcoholics (R. Vrasti &M. Eisemann). Parental Rearing Behaviour and Eating Disorders (W.Vandereycken). Parental Rearing, Borderline Disorder and Suicidal Thoughts inYoung Adults (M. Ross). Parental Rearing and Schizophrenic Disorders (C. Perris). Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book responds to the explosion of interest in using the methods of experimental cognitive psychology to help understand emotional disorders, especially common anxiety and depressive disorders.Table of ContentsThe Cognitive Approach to Emotional Disorders. The Information-processing Paradigm. Cognitive Impairments. Attention to Emotional Stimuli, I: Causes and Correlates. Attention to Emotional Stimuli, II: Mechanisms UnderlyingBias. Memory. Thoughts and Images. Judgement. Schemata. Nonconscious Processing. Theoretical Overview. References. Indexes.

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Book SynopsisThe book draws upon the exciting and illuminating understanding of trauma and dissociation that has developed within the last decade and shows how this can transform our view of many severe personality disorders. MPD is presented as a disorder based upon trauma and pretence - a pretence which structures the personality.Table of ContentsAbout the Author xSeries Preface Mark G. Willaims xiPreface xiiiAcknowledgements xviChapter 1 Dissociation 1 Chapter 2 A Reconsideration of Freud's Views of Trauma 16 Chapter 3 Back to Janet: Early Studies of Trauma, Repression and Dissociation 29 Chapter 4 The Effects of Trauma and Abuse on the Developing Self 41 Chapter 5 The Effects of Trauma and Abuse upon Internal and External Object Relations, Belief Systems, and Psychobiology 60 Chapter 6 Remembering, Forgetting and Confabulating: Terror in the Consulting Room 73 Chapter 7 Multiple Personality Disorder/Dissociative Identity Disorder 103 Chapter 8 What is Going on in Multiple Personality Disorder/Dissociative Identity Disorder? 121 Chapter 9 Therapeutic Considerations with MPD/DID 140 Chapter 10 Illustration of Therapy with MPD/DID: A Composite Fictitious Case - Discussion 160 Chapter 11 Reflections of Evil: The Mystery of Deep Perversion 170 Epilogue 185 Appendix: Guidelines for Patients Regarding Memories of Childhood Events 188 References 191 Index 203

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Book SynopsisCognitive therapies are based on the idea that behavior and emotions result largely from an individual's appraisal of a situation, and are therefore influenced by that individual's beliefs, assumptions and images. This book is a comprehensive guide to cognitive therapy of anxiety disorders.Table of ContentsCognitive Theory and Models of Anxiety: An Introduction. Assessment: An Overview. Cognitive Therapy: Basic Characteristics. Cognitive Therapy: Basic Techniques. Panic Disorder. Hypochondriasis: Health Anxiety. Social Phobia. Generalised Anxiety Disorder. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Future Developments in Cognitive Therapy. Rating Scales. Appendix. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the latest developments in theory and research in post--traumatic stress disorder. Drawing on the literature exploring personality and social psychology, it presents an integrative model of psychosocial factors affecting adjustment following traumatic stressors.Table of ContentsNormal and Abnormal Reactions to Trauma. Assessment and Measurement. Types of Trauma: From Natural Disaster to Political Violence. Theoretical Paradigms and Perspectives. Evidence for an Integrative Model of Adjustment. Intervention and Treatment. Conclusions. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book describes the symptoms, prevalence rates, individual case histories and etiology of phobias. It explores treatment and covers current methodologies, outcome efficacy, and comparisons between different therapeutic techniques.Table of ContentsTHE NATURE AND DESCRIPTION OF PREVALENT PHOBIAS. Social Phobia: A Cognitive Approach (A. Wells & D.Clark). Agoraphobia (P. Salkovskis & A. Hackmann). Blood-Injury-Injection Phobia (L. Ost & K. Hellstrom). Animal Phobias (S. Thorpe & P. Salkovskis). Dental Phobias (G. Kent). Water Phobia (R. Menzies). Height Phobia (R. Menzies). Accident Phobia (K. Kuch). Claustrophobia (S. Rachman). Atypical Phobias (R. McNally). Specific Phobias in Children (T. Ollendick, et al.). THE TREATMENT OF PHOBIAS. Rapid Treatments of Specific Phobias (L. Ost). A Comparison of Behavioral and Cognitive Treatments of Phobias (M.Craske & M. Rowe). The Use of Medication in the Treatment of Phobias (P. Hayward &J. Wardle). GENERAL THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES ON AETIOLOGY ANDMAINTENANCE. A Conditioning Model of Phobias (G. Davey). Evolutionary Models of Phobias (H. Merckelbach & P. deJong). Unconscious Pre-Attentive Mechanisms in the Activation of PhobicFear (A. Ohman). The Match-Mismatch Model of Phobia Acquisition (A. Arntz). Information-Processing Approaches to Phobias (C. Cameron). The Epidemiology of Fears and Phobias (T. Chapman). Indexes.

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Book SynopsisCognitive Behavioural Treatment of Sexual Offenders William L. Marshall, Dana Anderson and Yolanda Fernandez Queen's University, Ontario, Canada, and Bath Institution Sexual Offender's Program, Ontario, Canada Sexual offending is an extensive problem in our societies causing untold harm to many innocent victims.Trade Review"An invaluable asset to practitioner-researchers working with adult male sexual offenders. We believe it deserves a wide readership..."(Forensic Update, January 2001) "..this book should be read both by psychologists and other professionals working directly on treatment with offenders.." (Criminal Justice, Vol. No.2.)Table of ContentsThe Development of Cognitive Behavioural Approaches. The Structure, Context and Format of Treatment. Therapeutic Processes and Client Self-Esteem. Cognitive Distortions. Empathy. Social Functioning (R. Mulloy & W. Marshall). Sexual Preferences. Relapse Prevention (A. Eccles & W. Marshall). Treatment Outcome. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisBorderline personality disorder patients are impulsive, unstable and destructive, hurting themselves and those around them, including those who seek to help them. The use of cognitive analytic therapy (CAT) to treat patients with borderline personality disorder is a fairly recent (and successful) approach.Table of ContentsDiagnosis Course and Prevalence of Borderline PersonalityDisorder. The Evolution of Cognitive Analytic Therapy. The Multiple Self States Model of Borderline PersonalityDisorder. A Critical Account of Current Theories of Borderline Pathology andtheir Clinical Implications. An Outline of Practice and Two Case Illustrations. Understanding the Treatment Relationship in Work with BorderlinePatients. Referral, Assessment, Contracts and Containment. The Early Sessions. From Reformulation to Termination. Borderline Personality and Substance Abuse Problems. CAT of an Offender with Borderline Personality Disorder. CAT in Context. Appendices. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisPeople with spinal cord injuries experience life beyond their medical and rehabilitative journeys, but these stories are rarely told. This work includes the stories of ten men and women whose lives have been transformed by spinal cord injury (SCI). Each essay challenges the stereotypes and misconceptions about SCI.

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Book SynopsisThis Handbook contains records for all the major drugs that mimic or block the actions of ANS neurotransmitters or whose activities involve a direct effect on ANS neurotransmitter production, destruction or reuptake, or on junctional transmission. Monographs are provided for 1996 ANS agents.Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. How to Use This Book. Glossary of Units. Abbreviations and Symbols. Part I: Main Entries. Adrenergic Antagonists. Adrenomimetics. Anticholinergic Agents. Cholinomimetics. Neuromuscular Junction/Ganglionic Agents. Part II: Indexes. CAS Registry Number Index. EINECS Number Index. Name and synonym Index. Part III: Manufacturer and Suppliers Directory.

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Book SynopsisAn introduction to the cognitive neuroscience of vision. The book introduces the reader to the anatomy of the eye and visual cortex and then proceeds to discuss image and representation, face recognition, printed word recognition, visual sematic memory and visual attention and perception.Trade Review"This is an outstanding overview of an exciting frontier of research on the mind. Farah has a gift for ingenious and original syntheses of complicated research topics, which makes this book an invaluable resource for anyone interested in how the brain lets us see," Steven Pinker, Professor, MIT, and author of How the Mind Works and Words and Rules "Farah’s book gives a comprehensive account of the cognitive neuroscience of vision, filtered through the judgment and enlivened by the comments of one of its best-known contributors. An excellent and lively survey to interest and inform both students and researchers." Anne Treisman, Princeton UniversityTable of Contents1. Early Vision. 2. From Local To Global Image Representation. 3. The Problem Of Visual Recognition. 4. Object Recognition. 5. Face Recognition. 6. Word Recognition. 7. Visual Attention. 8. Hemispatial Neglect. 9. Mental Imagery. 10. Visual Awareness.

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Book Synopsis* Helps readers to understand the experience of suffering Alzheimera s Disease. * Incorporates the actual words of afflicted persons. * Focuses on constructive ways of improving the lives of sufferers and their carers. * Examines the intact abilities of Alzheimera s sufferers. .Trade Review"Almost everything written about Alzheimer's Disease and its victims describes the condition, their condition, from outside, in terms of deficit and loss. The Experience of Alzheimer's Disease is quite different in that each patient is presented as a unique subject and emphasis is laid on what is strong and preserved, the ways in which the self and a sense of worth and meaning can be maintained, despite the progressive nature of the disease. Such an 'existential' perspective is radically different from the usual 'medical' or 'pathologizing' one, and one which is vitally needed, and complementary to it. I think The Experience of Alzheimer's Disease, while respecting scientific accuracy and avoiding sentimentality, has something of the beauty and feel of a novel." Oliver Sacks, M.D. "This is the finest book thus far written about the experience of Alzheimer's disease. Readers will be deeply impressed by Sabat's many detailed observations and interpretations of the psychological needs of persons with dementia, and with his case examples of how responding to these needs can be beneficial. This book is an immediate classic not only because it qualitatively defines the experience of dementia better than all previous attempts, but also because is humanely releases the reader from the grip of invalid and ultimately harmful assumptions about the deeply forgetful." Stephen G. Post, Center for Biomedical Ethics, CWRU "Steven Sabat's book points the way to a soundly based and eminently humane approach to dealing with the problems of language and communication that are encountered in Alzheimer's disease. Linguists and psycholinguists could learn a great deal from him." Roy Harris, Editor of the journal, Language and Communication "In this masterly and original study Steven Sabat introduces us to a cast of characters, each in his or her own way struggling to maintain a sense of self and to preserve a place of dignity and value in what remains of their life worlds. As we follow Dr. B, Mrs. D and Dr. M and the others through various real life episodes we begin to see that there are possibilities for the enhancement of the lives of even the most seriously disadvantaged, provided we continue to view them as people who are, in all that really matters, like ourselves." Rom Harré, Linacre College Oxford "In his deep commitment to discovering and honoring the experience of selfhood, Sabat has penetrated the tangled veil of Alzheimer's to reveal with illuminating scholarship, uncommon empathy, and profoundly skilled listening, the enduring humanity of persons with the disease." Lisa Snyder, MSW, University of California, San Diego and Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. "Rarely has a book so amply fulfilled the promise of its title! Steven Sabat's unique ability to interpret the life worlds of his patients, his scholarly grasp of the research literature, and his vivid case histories, set a new standard in understanding the experience of Alzheimer's Disease. In an age of neuroscience and genetic determinism, his book is a timely reminder that mental disorder, even in cases of obvious "brain disease", may be a product as much of dysfunctional treatments as of dysfunctional brains. " K.W.M. Fulford, University of Oxford & University of Warwick. "This is truly a humane and scholarly treatise on the lived experience of Alzheimer's disease. Sabat guides us beyond the shattered biomedical world of patients diagnosed with dementia to reveal them still as people with intact capabilities. A "must read" for anyone involved in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of AD." Phyllis Braudy Harris, John Carroll University. "This is a "must read" for any practitioner whose clientele includes patients with Alzheimer's disease. It combines humanity, humility and a clear conceptual framework that can be put to practical use. While captivating the reader, Sabat provides insights that can be extremely helpful in clinical practice and program development". Michael Gordon, University of Toronto, Canadian Medical Association Journal, February 2002 "Sabat has written a complex, thought-provoking book which aims to give some insight into the subjective experience of Alzheimer's disease. [...] The book is interspersed with the voices of Alzheimer's disease patients and Sabat displays warmth, empathy and respect for the individuals described." R Clafferty, Forth Valley Primary Care NHS Trust, Psychiatric Bulletin, January 2003 "this book is a rich source of people with dementias’ experiences of having the condition, described using many examples of their own words and conversations ... provides a useful insight into what it might feel like to have dementia, and challenges us to reflect on how we interact with people with the condition. It is thus a useful text for psychiatrists and students alike who want a basic grounding in social theories as applicable to dementia and an evidence base for person-centred approaches to dementia care, and is a rich source of data for those who already ascribe to this philosophy." Claire Surr, Bradford Dementia Group, Bulletin of Mental Health in Old Age, September 2004Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowlegments. Chapter 1. Ways of Understanding the Effects of the Disease. Chapter 2. Language and Communication. Chapter 3. Excess Disability: The Potential Impact of Others in the Afflicted Person's Social World. Chapter 4. The Maintenance of Self-Esteem. Chapter 5. The Alzheimer's Disease Sufferer as a Semiotic Subject. Chapter 6. Goals, Intentions, and the Alzheimer's Disease Sufferer's Predicament in Light of Critical Personalism. Chapter 7. Selfhood and the Alzheimer's Disease Sufferer. Chapter 8. The Tangled Veil is Also a Mirror. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe first edition of this successful reader brought together key readings in the area of developmental cognitive neuroscience for students. Now updated in order to keep up with this fast moving field, the volume includes new readings illustrating recent developments along with updated versions of previous contributions.Trade Review"For child language researchers who wish to gain some background knowledge in this field, we reccommend this volume highly. This text is suitable for academics and students alike. It is an excellent source, and the associated teaching resources available on-line are well constructed and highly useful... The clarity and coherence of the overall argumements contained in the volume make the book a worthwhile component of any developmentalist's library." Vincent Reid & Tricia Striano, Cultural Ontogeny Group, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary AnthropologyTable of ContentsContributors. Preface.. Part I: Perspectives on Development. Introduction. 1. Critique of the Modern Ethologists Attitude (Konard Lorenz). 2. The Problem of Change (Susan Oyama). 3. The Epigenetic System and the Development of Cognitive Functions (Jean Piaget). 4. From Gene to Organism: The Developing Individual as an Emergent, Interactional, Hierachical System (G. Gottlieb). Part II: Brain Maturation. Introduction. 5. General Principles of CNS Development (R .S. Nowakowski and N.L. Hayes). 6. Intrinsic and Extrinsic Determinants of Neocortial Parcellation: A Radical Unit Model (P. Rakic). 7. Positron Emission Tomography Study of Human Brain Functional Development (Harry T. Chugani, Michael E. Phelps and John C. Mazziotta). 8. Morphometric Study of Human Cerebral Cortex Developemt (Peter R. Huttenlocher). Part III: Brain Maturation and Cognition. Introduction. 9. The Development of Visual Attention: A Cognitive Neuroscience Perspective (Mark H. Johnson). 10. The Ontogeny of Human Memory: A Cognitive Neuroscience Perspective (C.A. Nelson). Part IV: Brain Plasticity. Introduction. 11. Experience and Brain Development (William T. Greenough, James E. Black and Christopher S. Wallace). 12. Do Cortical Areas Emerge from a Protocortex? (Dennis D. M. O'Leary). 13. Emergence of Order in Visual System Development (C.J. Shatz). Part V: Brain Plasticity and Cognition. Introduction. 14. Specificity and plasticity in Neurocognitive Development in Humans (H. Neville and D. Bavelier). 15. Linguistic, Cognitive, and Affective Development in Children with Pre- and Perinatal Focal Brain Injury: A Ten-Year Overview from the San Diego Longitudinal Project (Joan Stiles, Elizabeth A. Bates, Donna Thal, Doris A. Trauner, and Judy Reilly). 16. Cortical Plasticity Underlying Perceptual, Motor, and Cognitive Skill Development: Implications for Neurorehabilitation (Michael M. Merzenich, Beverly A. Wright, William Jenkins, Christina Xerri, Nancy Byl, Steve. Miller and Paula. Tallal). 17. The Instinct to Learn (Peter Marler). Part VI: Self Organization and Development. Introduction. 18. Self-Organization in Developmental Processes: Can system Approaches Work? (Esther Thelen). 19. Development Itself is the Key to Understanding Developmental Disorders. Annette Karmiloff-Smith). 20. Object Recognition and Sensitive Periods: A Computational Analysis of Visual Imprinting (Randall C. O’Reilly and Mark H. Johnson). Part VII: New Directions. Introduction. 21. Connectionism and the Study of Change: Elizabeth Bates and Jeffrey L. Elman). 22. A Model System for Studying the Role of Dopamine in Prefrontal Cortex During Early Development in Humans (Adele Diamond). 23. Genes and Brain: Individual Differences and Human Universals: Bruce F. Pennington). Name Index. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisPsychopaths continue to be demonised by the media and estimates suggest that a disturbing percentage of the population has psychopathic tendencies. This book summarises what we know about psychopathy and antisocial behavior and puts forward a fresh case for its cause. It presents the scientific facts of psychopathy and antisocial behavior.Trade Review“The psychopath always fascinates, and this new book rises to the challenge of its subject. The book exhaustively covers everything known about psychopathy to date. It also brings an exciting new theory, exploring the neuro-biological underpinnings of psychopaths’ broken emotions. The Psychopath will be an engrossing read for any clinician, scientist or student who wants to understand that mysterious individual, the criminal psychopath.” Terrie Moffitt, Institute of Psychiatry, London “A gem of a contribution to the field of psychopathy, this wonderful resource provides a highly coherent and integrative review of developments in cognitive and affective neuroscience and their implications for understanding the nature of psychopathy. The authors are passionate about their research and this book presents their personal assessment of the field in a remarkably powerful, readable, and detailed manner. The book is an extraordinary accomplishment and a boon for the field.” Joseph Newman, Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin “This timely book represents an exciting new synthesis which has taken into account emerging data on the biology of psychopathy, including its neurocognitive basis. The authors lucidly describe discoveries about emotional processing in psychopaths and new thinking about its psychiatric nosology. They have performed a notable service in providing this highly readable survey, which summarises objectively the strengths and weaknesses of various theoretical accounts, including their own, and the implications for forensic, adult and child psychiatry.” Trevor Robbins, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Cambridge “A comprehensive summary of recent research on the cognitive, emotional, and neurological correlates to psychopathy. One of the few resources to consider the manifestations of psychopathy throughout the lifespan.” Professor Paul J. Frick, Director, Applied Developmental Psychology Program, University of New Orleans "the book as a whole contains a wealth of information and insight that make it an excellent avenue into the current state of knowledge and thinking about psychopathy. The authors' scholarship is unquestionable, and they bring together an exceptional amount of information within a manageable number of pages...The book will provoke considerable thought from students, practitioners, and researchers who will have to integrate their thinking on this vital topic." David Nussbaum, PsycCRITIQUESTable of ContentsList of figures and tables vi Acknowledgements viii 1 What is Psychopathy? 1 2 The Background Facts 18 3 What is the Ultimate Cause of Psychopathy? 28 4 The Psychopathic Individual: The Functional Impairment 47 5 Cognitive Accounts of Psychopathy 67 6 Neural Accounts of Psychopathy 81 7 A Neurocognitive Account of Reactive Aggression 96 8 A Neurocognitive Account of Psychopathy 110 9 Conundrums and Conclusions 141 References 156 Subject index 187 Author index 196

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Book SynopsisThis text provides the necessary resource for bringing together the psychological, social and health issues of the child with learning disabilities. It should be a useful text for students and practitioners in child welfare.Trade Review"This is an easily read book which I found both interesting and useful....[which] provides a useful resource for professionals wanting to improve their practice." British Journal of Learning Disabilities “This is a useful resource for those specialising in child welfare and community care” Aslib Book Guide “Peter Burke and Kathy Cigno succeed in providing a resource which serves those whose interests may be more professional or personal than academic.” “This is a well written and well researched book which is easy to read. The text is sound and realistic in its approach – a welcome addition to the promotion of positive practice for children with learning disabilities and their families.” Learning Disability PracticeTable of ContentsForeword. Preface. Acknowledgement. 1. Learning Disability: Theory and Practice. 2. Children, Young People with Learning Disabilities and their Carers. 3. Learning Disabilities and Child Development (Peter Randall). 4. Family Matters: Informal Support. 5. Family Matters: Formal Support. 6. Brothers and Sisters. 7. Life Transitions and Barriers to Change. 8. Child Protection: Prevention and Risk. 9. Giving Power to Children and Families. 10. Multi-agency Practice. 11. Promoting Positive Practice. 12 Postscript. References. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis important text presents a comprehensive introduction to the history, methods, and applications of psychophysiology and explores other areas concerned with the "mind-body interface," such as psychosomatic medicine, behavioral medicine, clinical psychology, psychiatry, neuropsychology, and cognitive neuroscience.Trade ReviewThe book has many strengths. Nonspecialists in psychophysiology will appreciate the book for its broad perspective; for the way in which it presents various psychophysiological theories, models, and methods in a comprehensive but brief manner; and for the captivating style of Hugdahl's discourse ...Hugdahl's mission of advocating the need for psychophysiology to step forward into the arena of cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology is timely and well-fulfilled. -- Daniel Tranel and Antoine Bechara * Contemporary Psychology *Table of ContentsPreface PART 1: AN OVERVIEW OF PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY 1. Introduction Psychophysiological Studies of Emotional and Cognitive Processes Methodology and Definition Physiological Changes and Their Measurement Psychophysiology and Disease Cognitive Psychophysiology Clinical Psychophysiology Future Challenges to Psychophysiology Summary 2. Concepts and Terms Stimulus Specificity

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Book SynopsisBerthoz describes how human beings on earth perceive and control bodily movement. In his view, the brain acts like a simulator that is constantly inventing models to project onto the changing world, models that are corrected by steady, minute feedback from the world.Trade ReviewThis book is fascinating if one reads no more than the table of contents! With a jacket photo of semiweightless astronauts and chapter sections titled ‘Am I in My Bed Hanging from the Ceiling?,’ ‘The Art of Breaking,’ ‘What If Newton Had Wanted to Catch the Apple?,’ and ‘“Go Where I’m Looking,” Not “Look Where I’m Going,”’ among others, how could one not investigate further? …Anyone who has ever wondered, ‘How did I catch that?,’ ‘How did I hit that?,’ or ‘How in the world did I get out of the way of that?!’ will find this a good read. -- L. A. Meserve * Choice *

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Book SynopsisThe Retina (1987) quickly became the most widely recognized introduction to the structure and function of retinal cells. In this easy-to-read Revised Edition, John Dowling draws on twenty-five years of new research to produce an interdisciplinary synthesis focused on how retinal function contributes to our understanding of brain mechanisms.Trade ReviewMost attempts at generalizations about the retina require seemingly endless qualifications, not because of the retina's complexity, but because of the extensive number of experimental preparations used to study it, from hagfish to human, from tissue culture to in vivo preparations. Yet the advantage of studying the retina is that its output can be related directly to its natural input and this input can be controlled exquisitely. This is the take-home message of John Dowling's highly worthwhile and successful revision of his classic work. Like the first edition in its emphasis on an interdisciplinary approach, the new edition of The Retina offers the best overview available of what we know about the functional organization of the retina. -- Stephen Yazulla, Ph.D., Professor of Neurobiology and Behavior, Professor of Ophthalmology, Stony Brook UniversityJohn Dowling's The Retina has been the most well-known and widely read introduction to the structure and function of retinal cells and circuits. This revised edition provides exciting new insights about the retina. This is a 'must read' for all retinal researchers. -- Botond Roska, M.D., Ph.D., Senior Group Leader, Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"I had never read the Hodgkin–Huxley papers until this book came my way. I am grateful that it did."---Brian Hayes, American Scientist"With this guide, Raman and Ferster have not only provided lecturers with the opportunity to includea review of the original Hodgkin–Huxley papers in their courses as a rare learning experience, but also have made accessible these historical documents to any interested neuroscientist of the post-Hodgkin–Huxley generations who otherwise would probably never haven taken—and enjoyed!—the intellectual ride of reading them. For this great service, the authors deserve our applause."---Günther K. H. Zupanc, Journal of Comparative Psychology A

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"I had never read the Hodgkin–Huxley papers until this book came my way. I am grateful that it did."---Brian Hayes, American Scientist"With this guide, Raman and Ferster have not only provided lecturers with the opportunity to includea review of the original Hodgkin–Huxley papers in their courses as a rare learning experience, but also have made accessible these historical documents to any interested neuroscientist of the post-Hodgkin–Huxley generations who otherwise would probably never haven taken—and enjoyed!—the intellectual ride of reading them. For this great service, the authors deserve our applause."---Günther K. H. Zupanc, Journal of Comparative Psychology A

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Book SynopsisBased on reviews carried out by the Stroke Unit Trialists' Collaboration, this text discusses the place of in-patient stroke unit care in the management of stroke patients. It provides an evidence based analysis of the effectiveness of the stroke unit - in terms of reduction of mortality and disability, and resource implications.Trade Review"This concise book of 136 pages is clearly written and will be of use to all those wishing to reorganise their inpatient stroke service" - SAMJ ForumTable of ContentsAuthorship. Contributors. Foreword by Iain Chalmers. Preface. 1. The Stroke Unit Story. 2. How Should We Evaluate Our Interventions?. 3. Assembling Evidence About Stoke Units. 4. Effectiveness of Organised (Stroke Unit) Care. 5. Economics of Stroke Unit Care. 6. Implications for Planning Stroke Services. 7. Implications for Future Research. Appendix: Descriptions of Stroke Unit Care. Glossary of Terms. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisNeuroscience, with its astounding new technologies, is uncovering the workings of the brain and with this perhaps the mind. The 'neuro' prefix spills out into every area of life, from neuroaesthetics to neuroeconomics, neurogastronomy and neuroeducation.Trade Review"This book is a bold, forthright and courageous commentary on looming cultural trends�a true tour de force." Scientific American �An important corrective to the rise of neuroscientific ideas, and to the neoliberal ideology that spawned them.� CounterfireTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 The Rise and Rise of the Neurosciences 2 The Neurosciences Go Mega 3 Early Intervention: Making the Most of Ourselves in the Twenty-First Century 4 Neuroscience Goes to School Conclusion

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Book SynopsisAn estimated 4 million people are living with Alzheimer's Disease (AD) in America today, with approximately 370,000 new cases diagnosed every year. AD patients live anywhere from 5 to 20 years after their diagnosis; and their inability to care for themselves grows more dramatic as the disease progresses, creating profound implications for their families and healthcare providers. Its impact on families during the caregiving years is overwhelming. If you have a family member or close friend who's suffering from Alzheimer's Disease and you're looking for current, useful information, then Alzheimer's For Dummies is for you. This reference guide also is helpful if you Need to know more about its diagnosis and treatment Want to take care of yourself while taking care of your loved one Are not the primary caregiver but want to know how to help Want to know how Alzheimer's Disease is going to affect you and your loved one AlzhTable of ContentsForeword. Introduction. Part I: Could It Be Alzheimer’s Disease? Chapter 1: The Facts on Alzheimer’s Disease. Chapter 2: Symptoms, Causes, and Risk Factors. Chapter 3: Getting a Diagnosis. Chapter 4: Distinguishing Alzheimer’s Disease from Other Medical Conditions. Chapter 5: Identifying Your Fears: For the Patient and the Caregiver. Part II: Helping a Loved One Manage the Illness. Chapter 6: Understanding the Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease. Chapter 7: Evaluating Drug Therapies. Chapter 8: Avoiding Snake Oil and Other Ineffective Treatments. Chapter 9: Taking Part in Clinical Trials. Chapter 10: Promising New Drugs and Diagnostic Tools. Chapter 11: Finding Alternative Therapies. Part III: Providing Care for the AD Patient. Chapter 12: Making Medical Decisions. Chapter 13: Understanding Legal Issues for Alzheimer’s Patients. Chapter 14: Working through Financial Issues for Alzheimer’s Patients. Chapter 15: Evaluating Care Options. Chapter 16: Caring for the Alzheimer’s Patient. Part IV: Respite Care for the Caregiver. Chapter 17: Coping While Caregiving. Chapter 18: Finding Support. Chapter 19: Taking Care of the Caregiver. Chapter 20: Handling Work and Family as Caregiver. Chapter 21: Helping When You’re Not the Primary Caregiver. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 22: Ten Tips for the Alzheimer’s Caregiver. Chapter 23: More Than Ten Internet Resources for Alzheimer’s Caregivers. Index.

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Book SynopsisPresents a family systems approach to curing abusive families by a prominent author in the field of treating child abuse. It includes a focused step-by-step programme for assessment, treatment and reunification, with numerous case histories and dramatic examples throughout.Trade Review"Replete with case examples, Eliana Gil's straightforward, nononsense guide to treating some of society's most dangerous familyinteractions is a valuable resource to all clinicians who work withchild abuse.'' --Marcia Sheinberg, director of training, AckermanInstitute for Family Therapy, and director, Ackerman IncestProject "This book is well-written and well-illustrated with clinical casematerial." --Benjamin E. Saunders, Ph.D., National Crime VictimsResearch and Treatment Center, Medical University of SouthCarolina "With its clear, practical style, this is an unusually useful bookfor clinicians at any level of skill, the next best thing to anexperienced supervisor or colleague. Gil does an extraordinary jobof integrating theory, research, and case examples in an area ofclinical practice that can easily be intimidating. The book'sparticular strength lies in its skillful blAnd of narative andclinical dialogue, in which the therapist's voice is consistentlyempathetic, firm, and focused, both inspiring readers to take asimilar approach and at the same time teaching them how." --AdeliaMoore, Ph.D., Connecticut Children's Medical Center School,Readings: A Journal of Reviews and Commentary in Mental HealthTable of Contents1. What Makes Child Abuse Treatment Unique. 2. Assessment. 3. Principles of Treatment. 4. Beginning Treatment. 5. Assessing Family Readiness for Reunification(with MonicaRoizner-Hayes). 6. Treatment Failures. Appendix: Checklist for Reunification of Incestuous Families.

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Book SynopsisThe devastating effects of childhood sexual abuse have been widely chronicled, validating the difficulty with which many survivors struggle. Often overlooked are the millions of women who have overcome early trauma to lead successful, happy lives. Why do these women-whom we might otherwise have expected to fail-have such tremAndous strength and resilience? This question is at the heart of With the Phoenix Rising as it paints a moving and optimistic portrait of ten women who have overcome the trauma of childhood sexual abuse and shows how their resilient success can be encouraged in others who have suffered similar traumas.Trade Review"Through its emphasis on survivors' strengths and resilience overthe life course, this book brings a new focus to the study of childsexual abuse. Therapists, researchers, and survivors will gain animportant understanding of resiliency in the context of family,community, and women's lives. The authors give voice to women whohave overcome the trauma of abuse." --Linda M. Williams, directorof research, the Stone Center, Wellesley College "This important book breaks new ground. . . . For any readerwishing to be inspired by stories of the human spirit's triumphover adversity." --Daniel Brown, Harvard Medical School, SimmonsSchool of Social Work "The women's voices of With the Phoenix Rising bring to life thespirit and hope every survivor can discover. This wonderful bookhas something to offer new clinicians as well as seasoned traumaprofessionals." --Linda T. Sanford, author of Strong at the BrokenPlaces "Full of practical wisdom and perspective for trauma cliniciansworking with all trauma survivor groups. Survivors will find theirstrengths and dignity cherished without the slightestaid-and-comfort given to perpetrators and their apologists. Withthe Phoenix Rising palpably enlarges what we know about how atrauma survivor can construct a good human life." --Jonathan Shay,staff psychiatrist, Department of Veteran Affairs; author ofAchilles in Vietnam: Combat Trauma and the Undoing of CharacterTable of ContentsPreface vii Part I: Setting the Stage 1 Resiliency 3 2 The Women’s Stories 23 Part II: Safe Havens, Important Relationships 3 School and Work 49 4 Intimate Relationships 69 5 Relationships with Children 79 6 Relationships Outside the Family 95 Part III: Processes and Strategies for Developing Resiliency 7 The Role of Psychotherapy 113 8 The Management of Feelings 137 9 The Importance of Self-Care 171 10 Making Sense of the Abuse 189 Part IV: A Lifelong Process 11 Revisiting the Participants 215 Appendix: Research Methodology 239 References 243 About the Authors 249 Index 253

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Book SynopsisThis work offers an expose of the epidemic of so-called Multiple Personality Disordered women in America. It describes how the US mental health industry created and exploited this bogus diagnosis, and unveils the suffering of the victims, caused by hypnotic suggestion.Trade Review"At long last we have a volume that takes a hard look at the"epidemic" of multiple personality disorders and comes up with somesurprising conclusions." (Aaron T. Beck, M.D., University Professorof Psychiatry, Department of Medicine, University ofPennsylvania) "Creating Hysteria exposes one of the most frightening mentalroller coaster rides taken by thousands of people in modern times.Joan Acocella brilliantly illuminates how the mental healthprofession spearheaded, perhaps inadvertently, a fin-de-sieclehysteria, the fallout from which will take us into the nextmillennium. Anyone who has ever been interested in mental healthshould read this book." (Elizabeth Loftus, president, AmericanPsychological Society) "A remarkable expose of an embarrassing and mischievous epidemicinstigated by a small group of 'multiple personality' proponents.This book provides ample warning for patients and therapistsalike." (Herbert Spiegel, pschiatrist, expert on "Sybil"case) "Multiple personality disorder is both fascinating and sad, but thestory of its recent social evolution is deeply disturbing. CreatingHysteria tells a gripping tale that will captivate anyoneinterested in the pathology of the human mind and the culturalforces that shape it." (Daniel L. Schacter, professor and chair ofpsychology, Harvard University) "As Acocella makes devastatingly clear, MPD was a diseaseessentially created by unethical or incompetent therapists andimposed upon their vulnerable female patients. Creating Hysteriatells a sorrowful, infuriating story that compels and deservesattention." (WAndy Kaminer, public policy fellow, RadcliffeCollege)Table of ContentsOne Woman's Story. The History. The Epidemic. The Therapy. The Science. The Crisis. The Attack. The Retrenchment. The Effects. The Intellectuals. Women. Notes. Bibliography. Index. About the Author.

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Book SynopsisHow Patients ThinkAt age twenty-one, Chloë Atkins began suffering from a mysterious illness, the symptoms of which rapidly worsened. Paralyzed for months at a time, she frequently required intubation and life support. She eventually became quadriplegic, dependent both on a wheelchair and on health professionals who refused to believe there was anything physically wrong with her. When test after test returned inconclusive results, Atkins''s doctors pronounced her symptoms psychosomatic. Atkins was told not only that she was going to die but also that this was her own fault; they concluded she was so emotionally deranged that she was willing her own death.My Imaginary Illness is the compelling story of Atkins''s decades-long battle with a disease deemed imaginary, her frustration with a succession of doctors and diagnoses, her immersion in the world of psychotherapy, and her excruciating physical and emotional journey back to wellness. As both a political theorist and paTrade Review"I met Chloë G. K. Atkins about fifteen years ago. What struck me about her at that time was that she was a leader: smart, courageous, and good humored. This book shows the same Chloë, but along with the context of the battle that she had to lead herself through. The word that comes screaming through every page of this story for me is humility—and how it is so desperately needed by physicians and other health workers who aspire to care for the sick. Every health care worker would be the better for reading Chloë's story."—Peter A. Singer, MD, MPH, FRCPC, FRSC, Professor of Medicine and Sun Life Financial Chair in Bioethics, University of Toronto"In this brave account of her severe experiences of illness, medical neglect, and sometimes outright mistreatment, Chloë G. K. Atkins tells a story that needs to be heard by all clinicians. Doctors and nurses today are expected to treat all of their patients empathetically, whether they like them or not. Yet over and over again we see patients with difficult-to-diagnose conditions, or other predicaments that frustrate clinicians, treated disdainfully. Just as justice is most necessary not when people agree but when they are subject to conflicts, skillful empathy is most necessary when clinicians have complicated, negative emotional reactions to patients. The aim in such cases is for the clinician to empathize with the patient's dilemma, rather than to wait until she can neatly diagnose the patient in order to show empathy. Atkins shows how powerfully therapeutic it was for her when caregivers grasped her dilemmas of daily living, from her own perspective."—Jodi Halpern, MD, PhD, University of California, Berkeley, author of From Detached Concern to Empathy: Humanizing Medical Practice"Chloë G. K. Atkins's gripping book My Imaginary Illness shows scholars and laypersons alike how humiliating and degrading it is for persons with disabilities to routinely face the rampant discrimination that plagues the medical community and society at large. Her compelling narrative reveals how she sought and found her dignity and humanity, all while fighting and recovering from an illness that the medical community could not understand given the limits of biomedical science. In this unique book, Atkins convincingly pokes holes in the biomedical community’s ethical shortcomings and its empirical limitations by employing her own rigorous political theory lens. Doctors, patients, and students of political theory will all profit greatly from reading Atkins's book."—Ruth O'Brien, The Graduate Center, The City University of New York"Chloë G. K. Atkins's book is a must-read for all student and graduate nurses, physicians, medical sociologists, social workers, and all else who work in health care. It dramatically illustrates the dangers of a totalizing medical discourse that denies patients any control over their disease. All health care workers must learn multiple discourses of illness and treatment and respect the embodied experience of patients, eschewing any approach that shames and blames the patient."—Patricia Benner, RN, coauthor of Educating Nurses: A Call for Radical TransformationTable of ContentsForeword by Bonnie Blair O'Connor Introduction1 Beginnings 2 The Original Crisis 3 Facing Uncertainty 4 Ontological Apprehensions 5 Diagnosis: Conversion Reaction 6 Credo 7 More Paralysis and More Psychological Remedies 8 A Pyrrhic Victory 9 Becoming a Pariah 10 Fire! Fire! 11 Love in the Midst of Ruin 12 Grasping at a Diagnosis, Hoping for a Cure 13 The Crisis Deepens 14 Contemplating Hemlock 15 Icarus 16 A Crisis, American Style 17 GravyClinical Commentary by Brian David Hodges, MD Bibliography About the Authors Index

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Book SynopsisFirst published in 1945 and thoroughly revised in 1971, this classic work by one of the history of medicine's most eminent scholars now returns to print in a new softcover edition.Trade ReviewA JAMA reviewer hailed the 1945 first edition of The Falling Sickness as a reference work with 'no historical rival' which 'occupies a seperate shelf in the reviewer's Library of Fame.' A revised second edition, published in 1971, increased the bibliography from a hefty 706 references to a weighty 1120. The number of footnotes, many in French, Latin, or Greek, multiplied from 1721 to 2073! The review of the second edition deemed Tempkin's intensely researched and well-organized historical work 'magnificient'... [The 1994 publication is] a facinating study of the history of one of the world's most intriguing maladies. -- Andrew N. WilnerM.D Journal of the American Medical Association The definitive account... Detailed, meticulous, and accurate... A thoroughly admirable and informative introduction to our knowledge of epilepsy in the Western world from antiquity to the early twentieth century. American Scientist

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