This book covers in great detail the psychopathology and neurobiology of catatonia, focusing on the history, epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis and treatment of the disorder. This comprehensive volume Offers a wide representation of the historical and worldwide literature on the many variants of catatonia in a single, well-organized text. Includes work presented by the original investigators, many of whom work outside the United States and have had their previous studies published only in non-English journals. Covers alternative opinions and perspectives on catatonia, contributing novel and illuminating perspectives on the syndrome. Addresses areas of controversy& mdash;including disagreements over treatment and the nosologic status of catatonia& mdash;head-on, in a balanced, evidence-based presentation. Balances practical clinical material with the underlying neurobiology, presenting clinical aspects in the context of history, epidemiology, cross-cultural perspectives, and neurobiological findings and highlighting the richness and intellectual attraction of the study of the disorder.
"Catatonia" is unique in offering a diverse, international group of contributors and such a comprehensive, up-to-datereview of the clinical and scientific literature, spanning the breadth of contemporary understanding about the nature, meaning, and importance of the syndrome.
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This book covers in great detail the psychopathology and neurobiology of catatonia, focusing on the history, epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis and treatment of the disorder. This comprehensive volume Offers a wide representation of the historical and worldwide literature on the many variants of catatonia in a single, well-organized text. Includes work presented by the original investigators, many of whom work outside the United States and have had their previous studies published only in non-English journals. Covers alternative opinions and perspectives on catatonia, contributing novel and illuminating perspectives on the syndrome. Addresses areas of controversy& mdash;including disagreements over treatment and the nosologic status of catatonia& mdash;head-on, in a balanced, evidence-based presentation. Balances practical clinical material with the underlying neurobiology, presenting clinical aspects in the context of history, epidemiology, cross-cultural perspectives, and neurobiological findings and highlighting the richness and intellectual attraction of the study of the disorder.
"Catatonia" is unique in offering a diverse, international group of contributors and such a comprehensive, up-to-datereview of the clinical and scientific literature, spanning the breadth of contemporary understanding about the nature, meaning, and importance of the syndrome.
Imprint | American Psychiatric Publishing Inc |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | May 2004 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | March 2004 |
Editors | Stanley N. Caroff, Stephan C. Mann, Andrew Francis, Gregory L. Fricchione |
Dimensions | 229 x 150 x 8mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 248 |
Edition | New |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-58562-085-2 |
Barcode | 9781585620852 |
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LSN | 1-58562-085-8 |