Oxford Textbook of Psychopathology

While most abnormal psychology texts seem to aim solely for breadth, the acclaimedOxford Textbook of Psychopathology aims for depth, with a focus on adult disorders and special attention given to the personality disorders. Now in its third edition, it has established itself as an unparalleled guide for professionals and graduate students alike. Esteemed editors Paul H. Blaney, Robert F. Krueger, and the late Theodore Millon selected the most eminent researchers in abnormal psychology to cover all the major mental disorders, allowing them to discuss notable issues in the various pathologies which are their expertise.

This third edition of the Oxford Textbook of Psychopathology is fully updated according to the DSM-5 and also reflects alternative, emerging perspectives in the field (e.g., the NIMH's Research Domain Criteria Initiative; RDoC). TheTextbook exposes readers to exceptional scholarship, a history of psychopathology, the logic of the best approaches to current disorders, and an expert outlook on what researchers and mental health professionals will be facing in the years to come. With extensive coverage of personality disorders and issues related to classification and differential diagnosis, this volume will be exceptionally useful for all mental health workers, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers, and as a textbook focused on understanding psychopathology in depth, as well as a valuable guide for graduate psychology students and psychiatric residents.

Paul H. Blaney, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at Emory & Henry College in southwest Virginia. Dr. Blaney received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Minnesota. He held faculty positions, involving leadership in the graduate programs in clinical psychology, at the University of Texas at Austin and at the University of Miami. He has served as consulting editor of Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, andPsychological Assessment.

Robert F. Krueger, PhD, is Distinguished McKnight University Professor and Hathaway Distinguished Professor of Clinical Psychology in the Department of Psychology at the University Minnesota, Twin Cities. Dr. Krueger obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin at Madison and completed his clinical internship at Brown University. He has served as Associate Editor of theJournal of Abnormal Psychology and the Journal of Personality, and is currently Editor of theJournal of Personality. Disorders.

Theodore Millon, PhD, DSc, was the Dean and Scientific Director of the Institute for Advanced Studies in Personology and Psychopathology. Previously, he served as Visiting Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and as Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami. Dr. Millon was an international authority on personality disorders.