The Science of Schizophrenia: Synthesizing the Latest in Research and Practice

Reviews the book, Schizophrenia: Current Science and Clinical Practice edited by Wolfgang Gaebel (see record 2011-12744-000). This book brings together international experts in the field of schizophrenia to present overviews of contemporary scientific findings on the etiology and treatment of the di...

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Published inPsycCritiques Vol. 57; no. 2; p. No Pagination Specified
Main Authors Walker, Elaine F., Holtzman, Carrie W.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published American Psychological Association 11.01.2012
Subjects
Clinical Practice
Etiology
Genetics
Human
Neurobiology
Neurocognition
Schizophrenia
Social Cognition
Treatment
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Summary:Reviews the book, Schizophrenia: Current Science and Clinical Practice edited by Wolfgang Gaebel (see record 2011-12744-000). This book brings together international experts in the field of schizophrenia to present overviews of contemporary scientific findings on the etiology and treatment of the disorder. There are eight chapters in this edited volume, and they span all levels of analysis and a range of perspectives. The content accurately depicts the challenges inherent in studying such a complex disorder. Highlighting the latest findings in neurobiology, genetics, social cognition, and neurocognition, as well as medical and psychosocial treatments, this volume provides a valuable resource for students, practitioners, and clinical researchers. The chapters are written for a sophisticated readership, and familiarity with neurobiology and contemporary genetic terminology is required to benefit from the in-depth descriptions of research advances in these areas. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)
ISSN:1554-0138
1554-0138
DOI:10.1037/a0026421