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Delusions: Understanding the Un-understandable

Delusions: Understanding the Un-understandable is a critical overview of delusions in psychiatry. It discusses clinical features, the disorders in which delusions occur, related phenomena, and psychological and biological approaches to explaining them.

At a glance

Covers clinical features of delusions and the disorders in which they are seen.
Reviews psychological and biological perspectives on possible explanations.
Also addresses related phenomena found in health and disease.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Brings clinical descriptions and multiple explanatory perspectives together in a concise 176-page volume.
The subject coverage is relevant to psychiatry, psychology, and neuroscience readers.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Publication date	July 25, 2017
Edition	1st
Language	English
Print length	176 pages
ISBN-10	1107075440
ISBN-13	978-1107075443

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	14.5 ounces
Dimensions	6.5 x 0.75 x 9.5 inches

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Psychiatrists and psychologists working with delusional patients.
Neuroscientists researching major psychiatric disorders.
Readers seeking a critical overview of delusions and approaches to understanding them.

Less suited to

Readers looking for a general, nonclinical introduction or a practical self-help guide.

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Frequently asked questions

What does this book cover?

It reviews clinical features of delusions, associated disorders and related phenomena, and psychological and biological approaches to explaining them.

Who is the book intended for?

The listing identifies psychiatrists and psychologists working with delusional patients, as well as neuroscientists researching major psychiatric disorders.

How long is the book?

The listed print length is 176 pages.