Book

Schizophrenia.

Tsuang, Ming T., 1931- (Author). Faraone, Stephen V., (author.). Glatt, Stephen J., (author.).

Summary:

Schizophrenia: The Facts provides a concise and up-to-date account of the underlying causes and symptoms of schizophrenia, as well as current theories about the disorder. The book provides a welcome source of information and advice both for families of schizophrenics and those involved in caring for them.

Record details

ISBN: 9780198813774
ISBN: 0198813775
Physical Description: xi, 139 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Edition: Fourth edition / Stephen J. Glatt. Stephen V. Faraone, Ming T. Tsuang.
Publisher: Oxford, United Kingdom : Oxford University Press, 2019.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Previous, third, edition: 2011. Ming T. Tsuang listed as first author on all previous editions.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (page 130) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	1 What is schizophrenia?; 2 What are the symptoms of schizophrenia?; 3 How is schizophrenia diagnosed?; 4 What is not schizophrenia?; 5 How common is schizophrenia?; 6 Is schizophrenia inherited?; 7 How does the environment influence schizophrenia?; 8 Is schizophrenia a brain disorder?; 9 Is schizophrenia a neurodevelopmental disorder?; 10 How is schizophrenia treated?; 11 What courses and outcomes are possible in schizophrenia?; 12 How can affected individuals and their families cope with schizophrenia?