Classification and Diagnosis of Psychological Abnormality

by Susan Cave

Book Overview

How is psychological abnormality recognised? How many different mental disorders are there, and what are their characteristics? Although there are established guidelines for clinicians working in this area, these have been subject to many criticisms. Exploring how views on this subject have changed over time, and how they vary in different societies, poses important questions about our current practices.
This book provides a brief overview of the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415231019
• ISBN13: 9780415231015
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.2" x 8.3"