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Summary: Detailed reference + added advantages of modern technology!
Review: As the title says, this is an extremely comprehensive and up to date text containing all you ever wanted to know (plus things you never knew existed) about psychiatry - from its historical roots, biological, psychological and social determinants, medications, psychiatric sub-specialties, plus other detailed information about topics that are often not even mentioned in similar psychiatric texts.Consequently this is a very lengthy tome and one might find onseself having to sift through a lot of information to reach the specific information that is being sought. All opinions and current research on a topic is broadly covered in a well-balanced manner. As with all "comprehensive" texts, information tends to be repeated (and sometimes fragmented) in multiple sections and this can be frustrating when one is trying to gather all the information on a given topic (which does not fall under one of the multiple headings). ...But modern information technology to the rescue with the CD-ROM version. The interface is very flexible and configurable with a powerful search engine for the complete text, images & medications contained within; there is the ability to highlight (in user defined colours) & annotate text; one can even edit, rewrite, format, cut & paste text and images in a way akin to a "lite" edition of MS Word... If you have plenty of printer toner and reams of paper, you could even print YOUR VERY OWN edition of this Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry (for private use only of course!) I am unclear why, but the significant advantage of being able to fully manipulate the contents and rapidly search the CD-ROM version (as opposed to the bulky 2 volumes book set) is not heavily promoted by the publisher (their technical support team were not even able to confirm if this version could be edited when I rang them). This would have been a big selling point in my opinion. Final comment - very pricey text (moreso when you know how much CD-ROM media costs) - however not many other options available of the same calibre. Definitely a specialist reference, and probably worth the money if you're in the mental health profession or undergoing post-graduate studies in this field.
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Summary: Not perfect, but still the best
Review: I first purchased the 6th edition of CTP a few years back, and new I had to keep up with this exciting title. The 6th edition deserved 5 stars, however, this latest edition has a few mistakes and isn't put together well at all. Overall, the 7th edition is a great book and necessary for students of psychiatry and possibly other disciplines; There are new topics, new medications, and new pictures/diagrams, however, the biggest problem is how the disorders are presented. In the 6th edition, one could simply turn to page 1236 for GAD and all biological, anatomical, psychodynamic, and treatment concerns. In the 7th edition the chapters are split into categories, so if you want to look up GAD your stuck reading the whole anxiety section to find the information. Very bad for reference. I've found several spelling errors and scientific errors as well. If this is just another book to add to your library and your well educated enough to pick up mistakes then it's okay, otherwise I'd wait to see what the 8th edition of CTP brings.
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Summary: An amazing, Comprehensive, and usefull tool for psychiatry.
Review: If you are a therapist, psychologist, psychiatris, or just love to learn about psychiatry, this is an amazing reference book set. It is an encyclopedia on psychiatry. I used this set of books in my classes for my masters degree in Marital and Family Therapy. It was reccomended to me by my supervisor, a licensed psychologist for over 30 years, as a good reference book for my education and my private practice. If you are in the field, you need this book.
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Summary: An amazing, Comprehensive, and usefull tool for psychiatry.
Review: If you are a therapist, psychologist, psychiatris, or just love to learn about psychiatry, this is an amazing reference book set. It is an encyclopedia on psychiatry. I used this set of books in my classes for my masters degree in Marital and Family Therapy. It was reccomended to me by my supervisor, a licensed psychologist for over 30 years, as a good reference book for my education and my private practice. If you are in the field, you need this book.
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Summary: Essential desk companion
Review: This is the established text, periodically updated, on psychiatry - history, pathophysiology, treatment, etc. An essential desk companion for clinicians (and laypersons).
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Summary: Essential desk companion
Review: This is the established text, periodically updated, on psychiatry - history, pathophysiology, treatment, etc. An essential desk companion for clinicians (and laypersons).
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Summary: An astonishing textbook for a demanding occupation
Review: This textbook is definitly the GOLD STANDARD concerning the everyday learning and practice of psychiatry . The huge sum of persons involved in its making gives it the credibility other textbooks lack . Every section going from neural sciences to ethic problems going thru psychopharmacology and child psychiatry has been thouroughly discussed with a simple , clear and precise manner . Every graduate in psychiatry ( as myself ) should get his hands on this book . It's a MUST ...
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Summary: Psychiatry for the 21st Century
Review: Throughout six prior editions, "CTP" has defined the field of psychiatry. Every edition has garnered accolades from the highest levels of psychiatry, and established the text as the authoritative "Bible" for the specialty. A new, modern design and added color are just two of the many improvements and updates in the Seventh Edition of this landmark text. Carefully edited to include definitions and diagnostic criteria of mental disorders used in ICD-10, the Seventh Edition features approximately 260 new contributors and section editors, and 75 new chapter sections. A wealth of new information and updated coverage makes the Seventh Edition an essential cornerstone for every psychiatric practice.
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Summary: Kaplan and Sadock's Comp. Text of Psych -Where's Volume Two?
Review: Twice I have been sent only Volume One of the Two Volume set I purchased. I've spoken to order specialists by phone and e-mail. Although I've been told on three occasions the problem would be resolved, I'm still waiting for Volume Two to complete my order. Please remedy this quickly or refund my order.
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