Child Psychopathology, Second Edition

Child Psychopathology, Second Edition



Child Psychopathology, Second Edition
By Karen Heffernan, Jack Fletcher, Eric Mash, Russell Barkley
Publisher: The Guilford Press
Number Of Pages: 802
Publication Date: 2002-12-27
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1572306092
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781572306097
Binding: Hardcover

Now in a fully revised and updated second edition, this authoritative text integrates state-of-the-art theory and empirical research on a wide range of child and adolescent disorders. Featuring contributions from leading scholars and clinicians, the volume is notable for its comprehensive coverage of the biological, psychological, and social-contextual determinants of childhood problems. Each chapter focuses on a specific disorder, describing its characteristics, developmental course, and epidemiology; outlining current diagnostic and classification schemes; identifying risk and protective factors; and discussing implications for prevention and treatment. Including a new chapter on adolescent substance use disorders, the second edition has been updated throughout to reflect important advances in the field. Incorporated is emerging knowledge in the areas of neurobiology, genetics, developmental psychology, and emotions, as well as new findings on sex differences in psychopathology and long-term outcomes for children at risk.

Summary: provokes aversion to reading
Rating: 2
I had it for a class with the most exciting, wonderful, engaging professor a student could dream of. This book was an unbearable drag. This book's format made it nearly impossible to read, impossible to enjoy. I hope the new edition will be revised for (I admit it) \"computer-era\" students who don't know how to read a densely written book with minimalistic print and no illustrations. They still might make excellent psychotherapists (I hope) who shouldn't bypass this rather informative and significant book.

Summary: came as ordered
Rating: 5
The book came in a timely manner and arrived in new condition exactly as I ordered it. Very pleased.

Summary: Hard to read
Rating: 3
This book is very hard to read. There are citations throughout the text, and the information is not divided into many sections. The text is small, there are no graphics, key words or chapter summaries. Its a lot of valuable infomation, if you can keep your eyes open long enough to read it.

Summary: An excellent, but advanced text
Rating: 5
I use this text for my graduate class in child behavior disorders. I also used the first edition. In terms of level, it falls at the very top of the spectrum. It is by far the most complete and rigorously empirical text available. Discussion is sophisticated and thorough. In fact, it is almost possible to use this text without primary source supplements.
As a reference tool, it unparalleled. this is probably the only text you will need as a quick reference for quick answers to run of the mill questions about any child disorder.
However, it does have its drawbacks. The biggest drawback is the advanced level of the text. I suggest it is only acceptable for graduate students and professionals. I believe that even advanced undergraduates will become bogged down in their reading. Additionally, the logic and argument construction requires some skill to follow and understand. This skill is often gained as a part of graduate training.
Because the text is designed for graduates and above, this certainly won't decrease my rating. I think this will remain an important and perhaps seminal text for the rigorous understanding of child behavior disorders.

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