This latest edition of a text first produced in 1984 highlights important recent developments and trends in the field, including the explosion in biological and neuroscientific research, new life-span developmental theories, and issues surrounding the treatment of mental disorders. The text continues to emphasize the scientific basis of clinical psychology, covering the classic theories and research findings that influenced the course of its development. The authors are associated with the U. of Pennsylvania, Emory U., and Stanford U. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
