Drugs, Society, and Human Behavior Review

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(More customer reviews)This book came in on time and came in the condition as described. This book is a good and interesting read if you are not familiar with drugs.

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Drugs, Society and Human Behavior provides the latest information on drug use and its effects on society as well as on the individual.Trusted for more than 30 years by both instructors and students, this authoritative resource examines drugs and drug use from a variety of perspectives—behavioral, pharmacological, historical, social, legal, and clinical.The text not only gives students the tools and information to make better personal decisions about psychoactive substances but also promotes a deeper understanding of the individual problems and social conflicts that arise when others misuse and abuse these substances. Accompanying the text are instructor and student resources on the Online Learning Center.

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Introduction to Clinical Psychiatry (Lange Medical Books) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great book. As a clinical psychology student, this is the first book I have found to provide the detailed information that I have been looking for as far as how to interview for the various disorders. The only problem is that this book was written before the DSM revision. I cannot seem to find any more recent editions.

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This book covers the etiology, diagnosis, treatment and clinical manifestations of the major psychiatric illnesses. Case studies, mini-lessons and USMLE type questions make this book a traditional Lange student friendly text.

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Review of General Psychiatry Review

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(More customer reviews)This book promises to present psychiatry with the right mix of brain and mind. The first part of the book, gives an elegant introduction to the biopsychosocial framework, and summarizes the aspects of psychology, sociology, and anthropolgy that informs the subject. A great case (The mayor of Wino park, an alcoholic with bipolar illness) is used to illustrate the science and art of psychiatric interviewing, differential diagnosis, and biopsychosocial planning and treatment.
The next part of the book details psychopathology, categorized to obey the DSM-IV format, and offer very useful illustrative case examples.
The last part of the book gives a great summary of treatments in psychiatry, be them somatic, psychological, or social.
I would say that this is probably the most readable text on general psychiatry.
Even though it is geared toward medical students, I believe it is very appropriate for residents and practicioners, since it covers the core of the subject, and coveys all that is worth remembering.
The only drawback of the book is that it is relatively outdated. A newer edition that incorporates the many new changes over the past seven years is well overdue.

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This edition of this popular text continues as a comprehensive and balanced introduction to general psychiatry for students and practitioners. Updated features include the latest diagnostic algorithms, new nomenclature from DSM-IV, updated coverage of neuroscience and psychopharmacology. Includes extensive clinical vignettes and case summaries.

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Privilege, Power, and Difference Review

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(More customer reviews)When I first saw the title for this book, I thought it was going to be another of those books that make you feel sick and worthless once you get to the end. This couldn't have been further from the truth. Allen's book was engaging, gentle, but powerful. It was thorough in describing the impact of power and privilege in a way that can be felt and understood even by those who are not familiar with (or generally interested in) critical studies and sociology. I found this to be a text that I could engage with, but also one that I could share with those who had a hard time seeing the lines of power and how they impact all of our relationships in many different ways.
I highly recommend this book both to those who have worked with the material of oppression for a long time as well as for those who are struggling to understand what it's all about. The book is powerful and gentle at the same time - something that is very important when dealing with issues of oppression and equity.

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This brief supplemental book provides students with an easily applied theoretical model for thinking about systems of privilege and difference. Writing in accessible, conversational prose, Johnson joins theory with engaging examples in ways that enable students to see the nature and consequences of privilege and their connection to it.

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Introduction to Psychology (Mcgraw-Hill College Review Books Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)YO NO ESCRIBO BIEN EL INGLES.QUIERO CONTARLES QUE DESPUES DE HABER LEIDO LA PRIMERA EDICION DEL LIBRO DE LA AUTORA, HACE 14 AÑOS, HOY TENGO LA OPORTUNIDAD DE LEER LA TERCERA EDICION (EN ESPAÑOL).SIGUE CONSERVANDO SU FABULOSO ESTILO, FANTASTICA, SU REVISION Y ACTUALIZACION LA HACEN UNA EXCELENTE OBRA INTRODUCTORIA DE LA FASCINANTE CIENCIA DE LA PSICOLOGIA

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A comprehensive review of the basic principles of psychology, formatted in such a way as to provide college students with the essentials of the subject to supplement regular assigned reading. The clarity of discussion and tight organization of material simplify the study of this broad and diverse subject. Covers all aspects of the introductory course.

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