Back to reality : a critique of postmodern theory in psychotherapy / Barbara S. Held.

Author/creator Held, Barbara S.
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew York : W.W. Norton, ©1995.
Descriptionxii, 296 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents An introduction to postmodern theory and its use in psychotherapy -- The eclectic therapy movement: a modern scientific realism -- The structure of therapy systems and the realism-antirealism debate -- The narrative therapy movement: a postmodern humanistic antirealism -- epistemological oscillation in narrative therapy: a critique and a hope -- An alternative philosophy of knowing -- Three proposed modestly realist therapy systems -- Ethical and other practical implications of postmodern antirealism in therapy.
General note"A Norton professional book."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 275-284) and index.
LCCN 95013740
ISBN0393701921

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks RC437.5 .H44 1995 ✔ Available Place Hold