
Stalking
psychiatric perspectives and practical approaches
$83.69
- Hardcover
384 pages
- Release Date
26 July 2007
Summary
Unwanted Attention: Understanding Stalking, Psychiatric Perspectives, and Practical Approaches
Over the last two decades, stalking has received increasingly widespread attention, spurred by anti-stalking legislation and popular representations. Mental health and legal professionals bear the responsibility of understanding the psychiatric aspects of stalking behavior and minimizing associated risks through clinical and legal interventions.
This volume provides a thorough over…
Book Details
ISBN-13: | 9780195189841 |
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ISBN-10: | 0195189841 |
Author: | Debra A. Pinals |
Publisher: | Oxford University Press Inc |
Imprint: | Oxford University Press Inc |
Format: | Hardcover |
Number of Pages: | 384 |
Edition: | 1st |
Release Date: | 26 July 2007 |
Weight: | 522g |
Dimensions: | 152mm x 236mm x 20mm |
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Critics Review
“This book stands alone at the forefront of identifying and understanding this disturbing phenomenon. The vast experience of the authors adds a rich clinical componentto the empirical data and serves to make the information more approachable and useful for readers. This is a worthy addition to a practitioner’s library, and the comfortable writing style allows for a quick referral to specific issues. This book will undoubtedly be viewed as a vital referencefor both forensic and general clinicians involved in the assessment and potential treatment of individuals with stalking behavior.”–Doody’s”This book stands alone at the forefront of identifying and understanding this disturbing phenomenon. The vast experience of the authors adds a rich clinical componentto the empirical data and serves to make the information more approachable and useful for readers. This is a worthy addition to a practitioner’s library, and the comfortable writing style allows for a quick referral to specific issues. This book will undoubtedly be viewed as a vital referencefor both forensic and general clinicians involved in the assessment and potential treatment of individuals with stalking behavior.“–Doody’s”…well written and informative. I recommend it to clinicians and forensic evaluators who work with this population. The book is useful as a framework for individuals who treat stalkers.“–Renee Sorrentino, M.D. for Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and Law”This is an excellent book…I would highly recommend this book for its scope and clarity.“–Ronan McIvor, British Journal of Psychiatry
About The Author
Debra A. Pinals
Debra Pinals is Director of Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship and Training in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
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