The Mosaic of Contemporary Psychiatry in Perspective
Psychiatry has undergone a dynamic evolution in the last 40 years, an evolution to which Dr. Louis West made many contributions. Psychiatry today and Dr. West's career are intertwined in a mosaic of interaction. It is therefore fitting that this compilation of essays in honor of Dr. West is ent...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer New York
1992, 1992
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Edition: | 1st ed. 1992 |
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Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | Psychiatry has undergone a dynamic evolution in the last 40 years, an evolution to which Dr. Louis West made many contributions. Psychiatry today and Dr. West's career are intertwined in a mosaic of interaction. It is therefore fitting that this compilation of essays in honor of Dr. West is entitled The Mosaic of Contemporary Psychiatry: Current Perspectives. The papers collectively form a snapshot of the field of psychiatry today. Each chapter offers a historical perspective of the topic discussed, followed by a description of modern day issues and a look at the future of psychiatry. This book will enhance the knowledge and technical skills of psychiatrists as well as other clinicians in the mental health care field |
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Physical Description: | XVI, 448 p online resource |
ISBN: | 9781461391944 |