Interpersonal Theory of Psychiatry the Interpersonal Theory of Psychiatry (Sullivan Harry Stack)(Paperback)

Interpersonal Theory of Psychiatry the Interpersonal Theory of Psychiatry (Sullivan Harry Stack)(Paperback)

This book contains the fullest statement of Sullivan's developmental approach to psychiatry, showing in detail how Sullivan traced from early infancy to adulthood the formation of the person, opening the way to a deeper understanding of mental disorders in later

Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Nursing (Grant Alec)(Paperback)

The new edition of this well regarded book introduces the underpinning theory and concepts required for the development of first class communication and interpersonal skills in nursing. By providing a simple to read overview of the central topics, students are able to quickly gain a solid,

The Maudsley Handbook of Practical Psychiatry (Owen Gareth)(Paperback)

The Maudsley Handbook of Practical Psychiatry has long served trainees in psychiatry, presenting them with practical and essential advice. This new edition of the handbook, perhaps better known as the 'orange book', provides guidance on the psychiatric and neuropsychiatric examination and

Psychiatry and Its Discontents (Scull Andrew)(Paperback)

Written by one of the world's most distinguished historians of psychiatry, Psychiatry and Its Discontents provides a wide-ranging and critical perspective on the profession that dominates the treatment of mental illness. Andrew Scull traces the rise of the field, the midcentury hegemony of

Schizophrenia: The Sacred Symbol of Psychiatry (Szasz Thomas)(Paperback)

First published in 1976, Schizophrenia: The Sacred Symbol of Psychiatry examines the concept of schizophrenia and the origins of its classification as a disease. Szasz convincing argues that rather than a medical diagnosis, the word schizophrenia is a symbol employed by psychiatrists as a means of

Oxford Handbook of Psychiatry (Semple David)(Paperback)

This new fourth edition of the Oxford Handbook of Psychiatry is the essential, evidence-based companion to all aspects of psychiatry, from diagnosis and conducting a clinical interview to management by subspecialty. Fully updated to reflect changes to the legislature and classification of

Textbook of Cultural Psychiatry (Bhugra Dinesh)(Paperback)

Cultural psychiatry deals with the impact of culture on causation, perpetuation and treatment of patients suffering with mental illness. The role of culture in mental illness is increasingly being recognised and the misconceptions that can occur as a result of cultural differences can lead to

Real Hallucinations: Psychiatric Illness, Intentionality, and the Interpersonal World (Ratcliffe Matthew)(Pevná vazba)

A philosophical account of the structure of experience and how it depends on interpersonal relations, developed through a study of auditory verbal hallucinations and thought insertion.In Real Hallucinations, Matthew Ratcliffe offers a philosophical examination of the structure of human experience,

Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Social Work (Koprowska Juliet)(Paperback)

Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Social Work are at the heart of effective social work practice. This book offers students a solid grounding in the core knowledge and skills of communication needed for effective practice. The book takes the key theories in communication and explains them

Problem-Based Psychiatry (Meagher David)(Paperback)

Problem-Based Psychiatry is a comprehensive resource covering the key principles of evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and treatment of the full range of psychiatric disorders. The text is highly engaging and interactive. It offers a unique patient-centred, multidisciplinary perspective, taking

Lishman's Organic Psychiatry: A Textbook of Neuropsychiatry (David Daniel)(Paperback)

'Lishman's Organic Psychiatry' provides a comprehensive review of cognitive, emotional and behavioural consequences of cerebral disorders and their manifestations in clinical

The Special Theory of Relativity: Foundations, Theory, Verification, Applications (Christodoulides Costas)(Paperback)

Historical Introduction.- The Main Landmarks in the Development of the Special Theory of Relativity.- The Principle of Relativity of Galileo. Galileo's Invariance Hypothesis. The Law of Inertia. Inertial Frames of Reference Relativity.- R mer and the Speed of Light.- Newton's Laws of Motion

A Theory of Imperialism (Patnaik Utsa)(Paperback)

In A Theory of Imperialism, economists Utsa Patnaik and Prabhat Patnaik present a new theory of the origins and mechanics of capitalism that sounds an alarm about its ongoing viability. Their theory centers on trade between the core economies of the global North and the tropical and subtropical

Behavioral Theory of the Firm (Cyert Richard M.)(Paperback)

Behavioural Theory of the Firm has become a classic work in organizational theory, and is one of the most significant contributions to improving the theory of the firm. This second edition includes new material which puts the original text in a contemporary

Emergency Psychiatry: Principles and Practice (Glick Rachel Lipson)(Pevná vazba)

The field of emergency psychiatry is complex and varied, encompassing elements of general medicine, emergency medicine, trauma, acute care, the legal system, politics and bureaucracy, mental illness, substance abuse and addiction, current social issues, and more. In one comprehensive, highly

Work, Psychiatry and Society, C. 1750-2015 (Ernst Waltraud)(Pevná vazba)

Breaks new ground in the history of psychiatry by focusing on the role of work in mental-health

Kaplan & Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry (Boland Robert)(Paperback / softback)

Theory of the Modern Drama (Szondi Peter)(Paperback)

Theory of the Modern Drama is a brilliant analysis of the emergence and development of modern drama from the Renaissance to the present day. Szondi shows how the rise of modern drama was linked to broader social processes and expressed some of the beliefs characteristic of early modern Europe. This

The Perspectives of Psychiatry (McHugh Paul R.)(Paperback)

Substantially revised to include a wealth of new material, the second edition of this highly acclaimed work provides a concise, coherent introduction that brings structure to an increasingly fragmented and amorphous discipline. Paul R. McHugh and Phillip R. Slavney offer an approach that emphasizes

The Theory of Partitions (Andrews George E.)(Paperback)

This book develops the theory of partitions. Simply put, the partitions of a number are the ways of writing that number as sums of positive integers. For example, the five partitions of 4 are 4, 3+1, 2+2, 2+1+1, and 1+1+1+1. Surprisingly, such a simple matter requires some deep mathematics for its

Theory of Dislocations (Anderson Peter)(Pevná vazba)

Theory of Dislocations provides unparalleled coverage of the fundamentals of dislocation theory, with applications to specific metal and ionic crystals. Rather than citing final results, step-by-step developments are provided to offer an in-depth understanding of the topic. The text provides the

A Theory of Adaptation (Hutcheon Linda)(Paperback)

A Theory of Adaptation explores the continuous development of creative adaptation, and argues that the practice of adapting is central to the story-telling imagination. Linda Hutcheon develops a theory of adaptation through a range of media, from film and opera, to video games, pop music and theme

Theory of Linear Operations (Banach Stefan)(Paperback)

Created by the founder of modern functional analysis, this is the first text on the theory of linear operators, written in 1932 and translated into English in 1987. Author Stefan Banach's numerous mathematical achievements include his theory of topological vector spaces as well as his contributions

Outline of a Theory of Practice (Bourdieu Pierre)(Paperback)

Outline of a Theory of Practice is recognized as a major theoretical text on the foundations of anthropology and sociology. Pierre Bourdieu, a distinguished French anthropologist, develops a theory of practice which is simultaneously a critique of the methods and postures of social science and a