Psychopathology: The Evolving Science of Mental Disorder

"This is an excellent and exciting new book, written by internationally recognized authorities in the field...Anyone who wants to keep abreast of developments in the scientific understanding of psychopathology should own this book." Michael J. Schrift, Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal

"Psychopathology is a densely packed and thoughful book that focuses on schizophrenia and adds to our knowledge of it through assessment of four different areas....a valuable book for those working on the mechanisms of psychopathology or for those wanting to gain a summary of the field." J.A. Mather, Choice

From psychopathology's beginnings at a descriptive level--cataloging signs and symptoms--it has become a vigorous, mature, experimental field, making strides in both biological and psychological understanding. In this important volume, scholars review new data and provide recommendations for future research. Their collected work, celebrating the career of Professor Philip Holzman, is an up-to-date account of progress and discussion of major problems in psychopathology. This book covers neuroanatomical, developmental, cognitive and genetic research and theory as they relate to schizophrenia and other psychoses.