Personality Disorders: Toward the DSM-V

by William T. O'Donohue (Editor)

Personality Toward the DSM-V offers a scientifically balanced evaluation of competing theoretical perspectives and nosological systems for personality disorders. Editors William T. O’Donohue, Scott O. Lilienfeld, and Katherine A. Fowler have brought together recognized authorities in the field to offer a synthesis of competing perspectives that provide readers with the richest and most nuanced assessment possible for each disorder. The result is a comprehensive, current, and critical summary of research and practice guidelines related to the personality disorders.

Key Features
Focuses on controversies and alternative Separate chapters are dedicated to each personality disorder and considered from various points of view. Presents authoritative Leading scholars and researchers in the field provide a critical evaluation of alternative perspectives on each personality disorder. Frames the current state of personality disorder research and practice Cutting edge and streamlined research is presented to be used in courses on diagnosis, assessment, psychopathology and abnormal psychology, especially those that include the DSM-IV. Offers an integrative understanding of elusive personality Wherever possible, case examples are offered as illustrations of each disorder’s clinical presentation. Minimizes the use of technical Each contributor takes the approach of a user-friendly summary and integration of major trends, findings, and future directions.
Intended Audience
This is an excellent supplementary text for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on adult psychopathology in the departments of psychology, psychiatry, social work, counseling, and marriage and family therapy.

Genres: Psychology

416 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2007

About the author

William (T.) O'Donohue, Ph.D. is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno and a licensed psychologist in the state of Nevada. He received his doctorate in psychology from SUNY at Stony Brook. He has published over fifty books and 150 chapters and journal articles. One of his main interests is to integrate psychological services into medical settings.
He has directed the Victims of Crime Treatment Center for 20 years where children who have been sexually abused and women who have been sexually assaulted can receive free treatment. He has also helped numerous organizations forms and sustain integrated care delivery systems.

Reviews

[Peggy · Rating 2 out of 5]

good book, compiled well

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Standard textbook.