Abnormal Psychology: Contrasting Perspectives

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Abnormal Psychology: Contrasting Perspectives. Jonathan D. ... enigmatic domain of abnormal psychology ... perspectives and case studies, woven throughout.
Abnormal Psychology: Contrasting Perspectives Jonathan D. Raskin (State University of New York at New Paltz)

This groundbreaking new textbook offers a diverse and even-handed introduction to the fascinating yet enigmatic domain of abnormal psychology, mental health, and distress. It covers a broad range of presenting problems, including: Psychosis, personality and mood problems, trauma, substance use issues, feeding and eating problems, gender and relationship issues, and self-harm. Comprehensive and thought-provoking in its outlook, this book encourages you to recognize and value contrasting perspectives including diagnostic models as well as biological, psychological, sociocultural, and historical approaches. “Raskin’s textbook takes an unprecedented approach by bridging sociocultural and historical with psychological and biological perspectives in a relatable and engaging manner. Social justice perspectives and case studies, woven throughout each chapter, challenge students to think critically about each psychological disorder.” Clarissa Richardson, University of Idaho, USA

Promoting a holistic view of diagnosis and care, the book also includes numerous therapeutic case examples and real-life service user perspectives. Publishing Date: November 2018 Price: £48.99 / USD$74.99 Pages: 702 Order your free inspection copy now! www.macmillanihe.com