Understanding Psychopathology: South African Perspectives

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
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 07/10/2020
Pages: 744
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.48lbs
Size: 9.50h x 6.65w x 1.47d
ISBN13: 9780190722562
ISBN10: 0190722568
BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Psychopathology | Depression

About the Author

Alban Burke, Tracy-Lee Austin, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Karel Botha, Edwin Du Plessis, Elsabe Jordaan, Melanie Lake, Karabo Makhafula, Malose Makhubela, Mokgadi Moletsane, Juan A. Nel, Basil J. Pillay, Dan J. Stein, Gale Ure, Beate Von Krosigk, Adri