What is Schizophrenia and How Can We Fix It?
Published on 30. December 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
126 pages
978-0-7618-2663-7 (ISBN)
Description
What is Schizophrenia and How Can We Fix It? is an attempt to present a balanced overview of research and theory on the causes and treatment of schizophrenia. This work provides a comprehensive, up-to-date survey of contemporary theory and research on schizophrenia as well as the historical background of this mental illness. It also details the diagnostic issues, epidemiology, neurobiological research and psychopharmacology.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham, MD
United States
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
169 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7618-2663-7 (9780761826637)
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Person
Glenn D. Shean is a Professor in the Department of Psychology, College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia.
Content
Chapter 1 History of the Diagnosis
Chapter 2 Symptoms, Course, and Outcome
Chapter 3 Diathesis-Stress and Systems Models
Chapter 4 Biological Approaches
Chapter 5 Psychosocial Models
Chapter 6 Life in the Community
Chapter 7 Conclusion
Chapter 2 Symptoms, Course, and Outcome
Chapter 3 Diathesis-Stress and Systems Models
Chapter 4 Biological Approaches
Chapter 5 Psychosocial Models
Chapter 6 Life in the Community
Chapter 7 Conclusion