Description
Book SynopsisThe most current, comprehensive work available to date, the Textbook of Antisocial Personality Disorder is the definitive source of information on this difficult and often poorly understood and underdiagnosed disorder. A group of distinguished international experts, researchers, and clinicians provide their unique perspectives on what has been learned so far about antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) and other forms of antisocial behavior, including childhood conduct disorder, adult antisocial behavior, and psychopathy. Highly useful for both clinicians tasked with caring for these patients and researchers involved in probing its causes and treatments, the book looks at the phenomenology and natural course of ASPD, as well as its neuropathology, neurophysiology, genetic risk factors, epigenetics, and social determinants. The authors also explore some promising directions regarding prevention and treatment.
Throughout the book, illustrative case vignettes provide a real-world view of people diagnosed with ASPD, including symptoms, course, and severity. In addition, tables, graphs, and illustrations further define the important points. Urgently needed and written with authority by those at the forefront of this vexing disorder, the Textbook of Antisocial Personality Disorder provides useful information on topics such as
• The history and definition of ASPD
• Clinical concepts such as epidemiology, comorbidity, symptoms, and course
• Suspected causes of the disorder
• Neurophysiology, neurotransmitters, and neuroimaging of the disease
• The relationship of ASPD to psychopathy
• Current treatment recommendations
Special coverage is included on antisocial women, antisocial children, antisocial sexual offenders, forensic aspects of ASPD, and preventive strategies.
Trade ReviewThis book is one of only a few current comprehensive resources on antisocial personality disorder. The contributors consist of an international panel of experts who have brought together the vast body of research and current information regarding the psychopathology of this complex and disabling disorder.
-- Michael Easton, MD * Doody *
Table of ContentsForeword
Introduction
Part I: Definition and History
Chapter 1. Classification and Definition of Antisocial Personality Disorder
Chapter 2. Antisocial Personality Disorder Throughout Time—Evolution of the Concept
Part II: Clinical Concepts
Chapter 3. Epidemiology of Antisocial Personality Disorder
Chapter 4. Psychiatric and Medical Comorbidity of Antisocial Personality Disorder
Chapter 5. Clinical Symptoms and Assessment of Antisocial Personality Disorder
Part III: Etiology and Pathophysiology
Chapter 6. Natural History and Course of Antisocial Personality Disorder
Chapter 7. Family, Twin, and Adoption Studies in Antisocial Personality Disorder and Antisocial Behavior
Chapter 8. Molecular Genetics of Antisocial Personality Disorder
Chapter 9. Social Theories of Causation
Chapter 10. Biological Risk Factors for Antisocial Personality Disorder
Chapter 11. Neurophysiology of Antisocial Personality Disorder
Chapter 12. Central and Peripheral Biomarkers of Antisocial Personality Disorder
Chapter 13. Structural MRI Studies of Antisocial Personality Disorder
Chapter 14. Functional MRI Studies of Antisocial Personality Disorder
Chapter 15. Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography and PET Studies of Antisocial Personality Disorder and Aggression
Chapter 16. New Insights Into the Causes of and Potential for Prevention of Psychopathy—A Syndrome Distinct From Antisocial Personality Disorder
Part IV: Clinical Management
Chapter 17. Psychosocial Treatment of Antisocial Personality Disorder
Chapter 18. Pharmacological Treatment of Antisocial Personality Disorder
Chapter 19. Treatment Issues With Antisocial Personality Disorder
Part V: Special Problems, Populations, and Settings
Chapter 20. Criminal Justice System and Antisocial Personality Disorder
Chapter 21. The Antisocial Child
Chapter 22. The Antisocial Woman
Chapter 23. The Antisocial Sexual Offender
Chapter 24. Prevention of Antisocial Personality Disorder
Index
