Psychosis and Spirituality
Consolidating the New Paradigm
Format:Hardback
Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc
Published:24th Sep '10
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
This hardback is available in another edition too:
- Paperback£40.95(9780470683477)
The new edition of this successful text builds on the very latest research to present an original and unique exploration of the psychology of both spirituality and psychosis. The editor brings together fascinating perspectives from a broad range of distinguished contributors.
- This new edition covers the most recent body of research, both qualitative and quantitative, in its exploration of the interface between psychosis and spirituality, and investigation into anomalous experiences
- Ten new chapters added and the remaining text completely updated
- New to this edition is an expanded clinical section, relevant to clinicians working with psychosis
- Offers a fundamental rethink of the concept of psychosis, and proposes new insights into spirituality
- Includes feature chapters from a distinguished list of contributors across a broad range of disciplines, including Peter Fenwick, Peter Chadwick, David Kingdon, Gordon Claridge, Neil Douglas Klotz and David Lukoff <
"The new edition of this successful text builds on the very latest research to present an original and unique exploration of the psychology of both spirituality and psychosis. The editor brings together fascinating perspectives from a broad range of distinguished contributors." (Studies in Spirituality, 2011)
"This book is an updated and expanded version of a collection of essays first published about ten years ago, when some of the ideas it explores were fairly news ... This book is generally written at an accessible level, and draws on much useful recent research in this area. Section 5, entitled ‘Research', would be the most fruitful part for a non-specialist to sample." (The Way, 1 January 2012)
"In a valuable contribution to this expanding field, consultant clinical psychologist Clarke (NHS Foundation Trust, UK) thus introduces 20 chapters by UK-based multidisciplinary authors that explore the neuropsychology of such experiences, culture-specific ideas of spirituality and psychosis, psychosis/ mysticism as a continuum, recent research in this area, and clinical implications (e.g., the "mad" hero's journey as a therapeutic approach)." (Book News, 1 August 2011)
"This book is aimed at anyone interested in the phenomenon of psychosis." (Mental Health Practice, 1 March 2011)
ISBN: 9780470683484
Dimensions: 249mm x 173mm x 19mm
Weight: 635g
304 pages
2nd edition