Description
Combining popular appeal with accessibly written entries suitable for research projects, this fascinating encyclopedia provides a thorough introduction to the psychological and scientific aspects of phobias.
About the Author
Irena Milosevic is a clinical psychologist at the Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and an assistant professor (part-time) in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University, both in Hamilton, Canada. Randi E. McCabe is director of the Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre and psychologist-in-chief at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University, both in Ontario, Canada.
Reviews
The text serves multiple purposes as a quick reference source and as a starting point for in-depth research on phobias; it could also be used as a supplemental textbook for introductory psychology courses. The index allows readers to easily locate discussion about specific phobias that do not merit their own entries. This book fills a niche alongside related resources. . . . Summing Up: Recommended. Undergraduates through researchers/faculty; general readers; professionals/practitioners. * Choice *
This work would be useful to public libraries, as it provides introductory information for the layperson on concepts and theories related to phobias as well as information about the phobias themselves. * Booklist *
Book Information
ISBN 9781610695756
Author Irena Milosevic Ph.D.
Format Hardback
Page Count 464
Imprint Greenwood Press
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Weight(grams) 1191g