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The vital guide to reliable diagnosis and assessment of personality disorders internationally.
It analyzes the association between personality and psychopathology from several interlocking perspectives -- descriptive, developmental, etiological, and therapeutic -- concluding that the association is strong and important, no matter what angle it is considered from.
Reviews cooperative efforts among Federal and international agencies responsible for medical research on experimental drugs and regulation of pharmaceutical industry marketing practices. Includes review of thalidomide marketing and use.
"This authoritative work comprehensively reviews what is known about personality disorders, including vital information to guide clinical decision making. Leading experts synthesize contemporary thinking about the classification, etiologies, and development of these complex disorders. Diagnostic issues are explored, and available assessment instruments are discussed. The Handbook provides in-depth coverage of all commonly used psychotherapeutic and pharmacological treatments, with particular attention to the empirical evidence for each approach. Also addressed are special treatment modalities, such as day programs and group therapy, and forensic issues"--