Trauma and Memory - Clinical and Legal Controversies (Hardcover, New)

The authenticity of memories of childhood sexual abuse has become one of the major social controversies of the 1990's. As persons who report histories of abuse have sought remedies in civil and criminal proceedings in the courts,the accuracy of their memories--particularly when they have been recalled after a period of time--has been subject to intense scrutiny. This volume brings together many of the leading participants in the debate. Beginning by defining opposing positions, the contributors offer a variety of perspectives on the nature of the memory, including reviews of some of the most exciting recent developments in this fast-moving area of investigation. Next, consideration is given to the impact of trauma on memory, both in adults and in children. With this framework in place, the authors then turn to an examination of the variety of treatment approaches available to help patients who have been victims of trauma and who are struggling with memories of those events. Finally, they address the legal dilemmas for patients, mental health professionals, and society as a whole that have arisen from the trauma and memory controversy. As a whole, this book provides an unparalleled examination of this important and intriguing issue.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 1997
First published:	May 1997
Editors:	Paul S. Appelbaum (A.F. Zeleznik Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry) • Lisa A. Uyehara (Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry) • Mark R. Elin (Assistant Professor)
Dimensions:	243 x 172 x 40mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	566
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-510065-5
Categories:	Books > Law > Other areas of law > Law as it applies to other professions Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Neurology & clinical neurophysiology Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Clinical psychology > General Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Accident & emergency medicine > Trauma & shock Promotions
LSN:	0-19-510065-4
Barcode:	9780195100655

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