Changing American psychiatry : a personal perspective

Changing American psychiatry : a personal perspective / Melvin Sabshin.

Author/creator	Sabshin, Melvin, 1925-2011
Format	Book and Print
Edition	1st ed.
Publication Info	Washington, DC : American Psychiatric Pub., ©2008.
Description	xxi, 397 pages, 15 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm
Subject(s)	Sabshin, Melvin, 1925-2011. Psychiatry--history --United States --Personal Narratives. History, 20th Century--United States --Personal Narratives. Psychiatry--trends --United States --Personal Narratives. Psychiatry--United States --History --20th century. American Psychiatric Association--History --20th century. Psychiatrists--United States --Biography.

Contents	Post World War II scene in American psychiatry -- A pathway to psychiatry -- Implicit preparation for a leadership role in psychiatry -- Reflections during the search -- Clarifying the mission -- En route to equity -- International affairs -- Psychoanalysis -- Forensic psychiatry -- Evidence-based diagnosis and treatment -- Psychiatric research -- Psychiatric education -- A changing membership -- Annual meetings -- Publications -- Governance and leadership relationships -- Management of external relationships -- Social and community psychiatry -- Conclusions.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN	2008004460
ISBN	9781585623075 :
ISBN	1585623075

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Laupus	Books - Stacks	WM 11 AA1 S118C 2008	✔ Available	Place Hold