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- Book Title
- Addiction: A biopsychosocial perspective
- Publication Date
- 2018-11-29
- ISBN
- 9781849208000
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
SAGE Publications, The Limited
ISBN-10
184920800X
ISBN-13
9781849208000
eBay Product ID (ePID)
23038568171
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Publication Name
Addiction : a Biopsychosocial Perspective
Language
English
Subject
Psychopathology / Compulsive Behavior, Clinical Psychology, Psychopathology / Addiction
Publication Year
2018
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Psychology
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
24.1 Oz
Item Length
9.4 in
Item Width
7.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
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Addiction is a truly complex phenomenon, however, Chris Chandler and Anita Andrews have managed to produce a straight forward but refreshingly informative guide to help the reader understand both what it is, and what can be done about it., A must-read for students and researchers wanting to explore psychological, biological and societal aspects of addiction. It provides an evidenceand critical based approach to addiction, whilst combining useful and essential learning tools. The use of summaries, learning aims, and end of chapter questions further facilitates this accessible resource., This is a fantastic book. Insightful, clearly written and thought provoking. It skilfully gives an overview of the current state of knowledge about addiction from multiple perspectives and provides helpful chapter summaries. Required reading for anyone interested in understanding addiction., The topic of addiction is multifaceted and complex, yet this new book is clear and refreshingly straightforward. It breathes new life and clarity into the subject from a wide range of interesting perspectives. The authors' mastery of the subject means we can feel safe in their hands as they navigate us through the area. Highly recommended to students and researchers alike! -- Angela Clow Addiction is a truly complex phenomenon, however, Chris Chandler and Anita Andrews have managed to produce a straight forward but refreshingly informative guide to help the reader understand both what it is, and what can be done about it. -- Robert Patton This is a fantastic book. Insightful, clearly written and thought provoking. It skilfully gives an overview of the current state of knowledge about addiction from multiple perspectives and provides helpful chapter summaries. Required reading for anyone interested in understanding addiction. -- Dr Maria Flynn This book provides an excellent complement to other books on addiction. Its authors have particular expertise in biochemistry and neuropsychology and this is reflected in the book's orientation. It covers the biological sciences in greatest detail, constantly posing questions for students and others about the challenges and limitations of present understanding. -- James Orford Chandler and Andrews have written a wonderfully clear text about one of psychology's most complex topics. Chapters are well structured and outlined, with excellent examples throughout; and unlike many texts in the field, the authors embed their extensive knowledge of addiction biopsychology within treatment and social contexts. -- John Turner, Director of Research A must-read for students and researchers wanting to explore psychological, biological and societal aspects of addiction. It provides an evidence and critical based approach to addiction, whilst combining useful and essential learning tools. The use of summaries, learning aims, and end of chapter questions further facilitates this accessible resource. -- Jenifer Coe, The topic of addiction is multifaceted and complex, yet this new book is clear and refreshingly straightforward. It breathes new life and clarity into the subject from a wide range of interesting perspectives. The authors' mastery of the subject means we can feel safe in their hands as they navigate us through the area. Highly recommended to students and researchers alike!, Chandler and Andrews have written a wonderfully clear text about one of psychologys most complex topics. Chapters are well structured and outlined, with excellent examples throughout; and unlike many texts in the field, the authors embed their extensive knowledge of addiction biopsychology within treatment and social contexts., This book provides an excellent complement to other books on addiction. Its authors have particular expertise in biochemistry and neuropsychology and this is reflected in the book's orientation. It covers the biological sciences in greatest detail, constantly posing questions for students and others about the challenges and limitations of present understanding.
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
616.86
Table Of Content
Chapter 1: Addiction definedChapter 2: Psychopharmacology of addictive substancesChapter 3: Biological Theories of addictionChapter 4: Genetics of addictionChapter 5: Psychological Theories of addictionChapter 6: Pharmacotherapy for addictionChapter 7: Psychological TreatmentsChapter 8: Non Substance addictions: GamblingChapter 9: Society, Policy, Law and Ethics
Synopsis
Addiction: A biopsychosocial perspective provides students with an evidence-based approach to addiction whilst covering a broad range of topics, critical perspectives and influential theories in addiction. With chapters discussing key theories, psychological, biological and societal aspects of addiction, this is a highly accessible and essential resource for students and researchers that: Offers an evidence-based discussion of addiction Addresses the neuroscience and psychology of addiction Provides a critical account of the science and research in addiction Includes chapter overviews and summaries, learning aims and case studies to help students in their study, Using a scientific and evidence based approach, this text addresses the neuroscience and psychology of addiction, with chapters focusing on psychological, biological and societal aspects.
LC Classification Number
RC564
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