Handbook of Personality Disorders : Theory, Research, and Treatment, Paperbac...

Handbook of Personality Disorders : Theory, Research, and Treatment, Paperback by Livesley, W. John (EDT); Larstone, Roseann (EDT), ISBN 1462545920, ISBN-13 9781462545926, Brand New, Free P&P in the UK<div>The leading reference on personality disorders and their treatment, this authoritative work is now significantly revised with 80% new material reflecting important advances in the field. Preeminent experts provide in-depth coverage of conceptual and taxonomic issues, psychopathology, epidemiology and longitudinal course, etiology and development, and specific diagnoses. Diagnostic issues are explored and available assessment instruments discussed. All available evidence-based treatments are reviewed in consistently organized chapters that cover theoretical and empirical foundations as well as clinical strategies, facilitating comparison of the various approaches.<br><br> New to This Edition<br> *Incorporates more than 15 years of major research advances; includes 21 chapters on new topics.<br> *Critically examines DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.<br> *Chapters on additional treatments--mentalization-based treatment, schema-focused therapy, transference-based psychotherapy, and systems training for emotional predictability and problem solving.<br> *Chapters on dimensional models, longitudinal studies, and personality pathology in children and adolescents.<br> *Chapters on specific diagnoses: antisocial/psychopathic, borderline, and obsessive&#8211;compulsive personality disorder.<br> *Integrative section introductions by the editors.<br><br> See also <i>Integrated Treatment for Personality Disorder,</i> edited by W. John Livesley, Giancarlo Dimaggio, and John F. Clarkin, which weaves multiple well-established intervention strategies into a systematic modular approach.</div>