Levels of Analysis in Psychopathology draws research from psychiatry, philosophy, and psychology to explore the variety of explanatory approaches for understanding the nature of psychiatric disorders both in practice and research. The fields of psychiatry and clinical psychology incorporates many useful explanatory approaches and this book integrates this range of perspectives and makes suggestions about how to advance etiologic theories, classification, and treatment. The editors have brought together leading thinkers who have been widely published and are well-respected in their area of expertise, including several developers of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and authors of the US National Institute of Mental Health's Research Domain Criteria Project (RDoC). Each main chapter has a commentary provided by one of the other authors and an introduction written by one of the editors to create an accessible, interdisciplinary dialog.

Leading experts in psychiatry, philosophy, and psychology integrate the scientific lenses relevant to understanding psychiatric disorders.

About the Author
Kenneth S. Kendler is a professor and eminent scholar at the Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics and Virginia Commonwealth University. He is also a member of the National Academy of Medicine, where he is the recipient of many honors and awards. Josef Parnas is a clinical professor at the Department of Clinical Medicine and co-founder of the interdisciplinary theoretical institute The Center for Subjectivity Research at the University of Copenhagen. Peter Zachar is a professor in the Department of Psychology and the associate dean of the College of Sciences at Auburn University, Montgomery.

Reviews
'The editors continue to deepen the analysis of the conceptual basis of psychopathological science through their astutely-framed, thematic book. They have assembled a diverse and expert group of contributors in considering the range of sciences relevant to psychopathology. This volume offers an outstanding pedagogy, including introductory overviews, and insightfully-chosen commentaries throughout.' John Z. Sadler, The Daniel W. Foster Professor of Medical Ethics and Distinguished Teaching Professor, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
'This excellent book combines substantive expertise with philosophical and methodological insights to provide high-level perspectives on essential topics in psychiatry. The editors focus on a topic of central importance: the complicated relation between the biological, psychological, and social levels of analysis that are required for a full understanding of mental disorders.' Denny Borsboom, University of Amsterdam
'The editors have assembled a wide range of chapters from multiple disciplines, encompassing Anglo-American and European Continental philosophies, to integrate research and clinical perspectives. No matter how well-versed a reader may be on the topic, with the breadth of expertise represented in the volume, they will learn something new.' Derek Bolton, King's College London, and Honorary Consultant Clinical Psychologist, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust's Child and Adolescent Anxiety Service
'This is a state-of-the-art conversation between leading psychiatrists and philosophers about the challenges and possibilities of explaining psychiatric disorders across multiple levels.' Carl F. Craver, Washington University, St Louis



Book Information
ISBN 9781108719254
Author Kenneth S. Kendler
Format Paperback
Page Count 582
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 772g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 30mm