Understanding Psychopathology: South African Perspectives (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780190722562)

Understanding Psychopathology: South African Perspectives 3e provides a solid introduction to the study of mental disorders that incorporates socio-cultural, psychological and biomedical dimensions. It refers to criteria from both the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) and the International Classifications of Diseases (ICD-10) to describe and define mental disorders. It also looks at the ICD-11, and how this new version has been harmonised with the DSM-5.

The third edition of this book, previously published as Abnormal Psychology revised second edition, presents South African debates and data to ensure that it is relevant to the local context. In addition, research from the rest of Africa has been integrated into the book to show how other countries in our region are grappling with topical issues.

This book is aimed at second- and third-year students following courses in Psychopathology or Abnormal Psychology as part of a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Sciences degree at Universities. It has been written by academics and practitioners from across South Africa.

Author: Alban Burke, Tracy-Lee Austin, Christiaan Bezuidenhout
ISBN-10: 0190722568
ISBN-13: 9780190722562
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Language: English
Published: 07/10/2020
Pages: 744
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.48lbs
Size: 9.50h x 6.65w x 1.47d