Overview

This landmark work is indispensable for anyone studying anxiety or seeking to deliver effective psychological and pharmacological treatments. David H. Barlow comprehensively examines the phenomena of anxiety and panic, their origins, and the roles that each plays in normal and pathological functioning. Chapters coauthored by Barlow with other leading experts then outline what is known about the classification, presentation, etiology, assessment, and treatment of each of the DSM-IV anxiety disorders. A definitive resource for researchers and clinicians, this is also an ideal text for graduate-level courses.

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Author:   David H. Barlow (Boston University (Emeritus), United States) ,  Timothy A. Brown ,  Martin M. Antony ,  Terence M. Keane
Publisher:   Guilford Publications
Imprint:   Guilford Publications
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 3.40cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.220kg
ISBN:  

9781593850289

ISBN 10:   159385028
Pages:   704
Publication Date:   25 March 2004
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1. The Experience of Anxiety: Shadow of Intelligence or Specter of Death? 2. Fear, Anxiety, and Theories of Emotion 3. The Nature of Anxious Apprehension 4. The Phenomenon of Panic 5. Provoking Panic in the Laboratory 6. Biological Aspects of Anxiety and Panic 7. True Alarms, False Alarms, and Learned (Conditioned) Anxiety: The Origins of Panic and Phobia 8. The Origins of Anxious Apprehension, Anxiety Disorders, and Related Emotional Disorders: Triple Vulnerabilities 9. Classification of Anxiety Disorders Timothy A. Brown, David H. Barlow 10. Panic Disorder Kamila S. White, David H. Barlow 11. Specific Phobias Martin M. Antony, David H. Barlow 12. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Terence M. Keane, David H. Barlow 13. Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder) Stefan G. Hofmann, David H. Barlow 14. Generalized Anxiety Disorder Lizabeth Roemer, Susan M. Orsillo, David H. Barlow 15. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Gail Steketee, David H. Barlow

Reviews

Like its predecessor, this book is truly an impressive accomplishment. Barlow, a world expert in the etiology and treatment of anxiety disorders, has integrated cutting-edge theory and research into a single presentation that is both wide in scope and precise in focus. While penetrating in its analysis, the book is also highly readable. Researchers, clinical practitioners, and students of all levels will find it an invaluable resource for understanding both the nature of anxiety as a human experience, and the way it manifests itself in specific disorders. Certain to become a classic. --Michael E. Addis, PhD, Department of Psychology, Clark University Barlow has once again produced a masterpiece. This volume combines comprehensive reviews of theory and research with innovative, clinically meaningful, empirically based models of each anxiety disorder. Like its predecessor, it will serve as the preeminent guide for research and treatment development for years to come. This book should be required reading for clinicians and clinical scientists working with anxiety disorders. Its clearly presented, readable content also makes it a highly appropriate text for advanced undergraduate and graduate-level psychopathology courses. --T. D. Borkovec, PhD, Department of Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University

This is an outstanding text. David Barlow is one of the foremost thinkers in the world today on exactly this topic: the nature and treatment of the anxiety disorders....This will continue to be a classic in the field. -- anxieties.com <br>.,. timely and thus an essential reference book for clinicians working with patients suffering from anxiety disorders. -- Psychotherapy & Psychosomatics <br>.,. a welcome tool from a well-known craftsman....A major strength of the book is a comprehensive review of theory and relevant literature that ushers each chapter....the book represents a monumental work, is authoritatively and clearly written, and includes almost 125 pages of references. It will be an invaluable resource for researchers and clinicians alike. -- Journal of Clinical Psychiatry <br> Anxiety and Its Disorders is a magisterial work of scrupulous scholarship. A lucidly written, learned treatise of panoramic scope, it is the most comprehensive book ever written on the topic of anxiety disorders. It will be essential reading for students, researchers, and clinicians in the field of mental health for many years to come. -- American Journal of Psychiatry <br>PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION<br> A highly readable volume....Provides an excellent overview of the field....A necessary and excellent source for graduate students, researchers, and clinicians. --Contemporary Psychology <br>

Like its predecessor, this book is truly an impressive accomplishment. Barlow, a world expert in the etiology and treatment of anxiety disorders, has integrated cutting-edge theory and research into a single presentation that is both wide in scope and precise in focus. While penetrating in its analysis, the book is also highly readable. Researchers, clinical practitioners, and students of all levels will find it an invaluable resource for understanding both the nature of anxiety as a human experience, and the way it manifests itself in specific disorders. Certain to become a classic. --Michael E. Addis, PhD, Department of Psychology, Clark University <br> Barlow has once again produced a masterpiece. This volume combines comprehensive reviews of theory and research with innovative, clinically meaningful, empirically based models of each anxiety disorder. Like its predecessor, it will serve as the preeminent guide for research and treatment development for years to come. This bookn

Author Information

David H. Barlow, PhD, ABPP, is Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Psychiatry and Founder and Director Emeritus of the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University. Dr. Barlow has published over 650 articles and chapters and over 90 books and clinical manuals, mostly on the nature and treatment of emotional disorders and clinical research methodology. His books and manuals have been translated into more than 20 languages. Dr. Barlow’s numerous awards and citations include psychology's three highest honors: the Distinguished Scientific Award for the Applications of Psychology from the American Psychological Association, the James McKeen Cattell Fellow Award from the Association for Psychological Science, and the Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement in the Practice of Psychology from the American Psychological Foundation.

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