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"Tournament of Lawyers" traces in detail the rise of one hundred of
the nation's top firms in order to diagnose the health of the
business of American law. Galanter and Palay demonstrate that much
of the large firm's organizational success stems from its ability
to blend the talents of experienced partners with those of
energetic junior lawyers driven by a powerful incentive--the race
to win "the promotion-to-partner tournament." This calmly reasoned
study reveals, however, that the very causes of the spiraling
growth of the large law firm may lead to its undoing.
"Galanter and Palay pose questions and offer some answers which are
certain to change the way big firm practice is regarded. To
describe their work as challenging is something of an
understatement: they at times delight, stimulate, frustrate and
even depress the reader, but they never disappoint. "Tournament of
Lawyers" is essential to the understanding of the business of the
big law firms."--Jean and Colin Fergus, "New York Law
Journal"
From the President of the Research Society on Alcoholism On behalf
of the Research Society on Alcoholism, I am pleased to introduce
this 14th volume of Recent Developments in Alcoholism about the
consequences of alcoholism. Current concepts are presented in
well-organized sections that focus on the medical,
neuropsychiatric, economic, and biobehavioral con- quences of
alcoholism. This volume contains up-to-date discussions of these
issues. The editors and associate editors should be congratulated
for bringing together such important information. This volume will
be a valuable resource for investigators and therapists alike. Ivan
Diamond M.D., Ph.D. President, Research Society on Alcoholism From
the President of the American Society of Addiction Medicine On
behalf of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, I am pleased
to announce that our society once again will cosponsor Recent
Developments in Alcoholism. This volume addresses the issues of
age, gender, socioeconomy, and behaviors as they relate to alcohol
research and the disease of alcoholism. The medical consequences of
alcoholism are ably edited by Dr. Charles L- ber, while the
neuropsychiatric consequences of alcoholism are addressed by Drs.
Gottheil. This volume is rounded out with the in-depth discussion
of the economic consequences of alcoholism, edited by Dr. Fuller,
and an inter- tional perspective on the behavioral consequences of
alcoholism, edited by Dr. Paredes.
From the President of the Research Society on Alcoholism In the
last decade research concerning the causes and consequences of
alcohol abuse and alcoholism has come of age. We have witnessed a
plethora of sci entific findings that have shed light on some of
the actions of alcohol at the molecular level. Interesting new data
have been forthcoming on the complexi ties of the development of
tolerance to alcohol. It is becoming increasingly appropriate to
consider that tolerance to alcohol involves biological as well as
psychological factors. New scientific insights have been gained
concerning the treatment of with drawal as well as the presence of
persistent withdrawal signs that may possibly be involved with
relapse. More recently, new and compelling data indicating that
alcoholism is a common familial disorder have appeared. Clinical
studies indicate that alcoholism is a heterogeneous disorder with
multiformity in clin ical symptomatology and genetic heterogeneity.
The heterogeneity of the clin ical features and the heritability of
the predisposing factors of alcoholism are currently under vigorous
scientific investigation. In the past several years sophisticated
psychosocial studies have provided fundamental information on
subjects at high risk for alcoholism. Psychosocial and biological
studies of families including alcoholics and subjects at high risk
are likely to bring new insights to our understanding of
etiological factors. Moreover, as a result of these studies we
stand to develop better prevention initiatives and treatment
approaches.
From the President of the American Society of Addiction Medicine
Recent Developments in Alcoholism (Volume 10) is a major
contribution to the literature of addiction medicine. This volume,
'ru.cohol and Cocaine: Similarities and Differences," contains an
impressive collection of chapters from the basic research,
epidemiological, and clinical research perspectives, as well as
articles that address the relative policy issues and clinical
application and patient care concerns. It also sends a message to
those who would still distinguish between alcohol and drugs, or
legal and illegal drugs. In the research laboratory, in the
intentions and behavior of the user, and by the clinician, such
distinctions have never been upheld. The first section, "Clinical
Pathology," includes chapters on the role of alcohol in cocaine
dependence, dual-diagnosis empirical and developmental humanistic
approaches, and on neuroendocrine and catecholamine levels in
humans during administration and withdrawal of cocaine and alcohol,
emer gency room evaluation of cocaine-associated neuropsychiatric
disorders, and clinical and pharmacological interactions of alcohol
and cocaine. These chap ters, written by authors who are preeminent
in their fields, offer a broad perspective to both the researcher
and the clinician on relevant issues in clinical pathology. .
'Each topic is covered in sufficient depth, currency, and clarity
to be of value to the neophyte and the seasoned
researcher/clinician.' --- American Journal of Psychiatry, from a
review of a previous volume The current volume addresses a range of
issues across this diverse field, including the effects on society,
physiology and biochemistry, clinical pathology, and trends in
treatment.
From the President of the Research Society on Alcoholism In recent
years the alcohol research field has matured and is attracting a
substantial number of eager and technically sophisticated
researchers. There is a feeling of excitement and premonitions of
breakthroughs as more and more of alcohol's actions are being
detailed. I, however, have at times been sobered by the perception
that the lure of parsimonious explanations and the appeal of
studying easily demonstrable effects obscure the critical issues re
garding alcohol abuse and alcoholism. Central questions regarding
(1) the reinforcing properties of ethanol and other factors
responsible for inappro priate consumption of alcohol, (2) the
heterogenous characteristics (both bi ologic and sociologic) of the
alcoholic population, and (3) the differential predisposition of
individuals to alcohol-induced medical problems needed to be
vigorously pursued. Researchers who used animals as models for the
human condition needed to become more intimately aware of the
variety of factors that are of importance in the development of
alcoholism in an indi vidual. On the other hand, researchers
studying humans needed to attempt to more clearly define and
categorize diagnostic criteria and characteristics of various
alcoholic populations. Such categorization and continued character
ization of alcoholism allows not only for a framework of concepts
within which proper animal models for studies of biologic
mechanisms can be de veloped but also allows for consideration of
the most apt treatment approaches.
'Solid, plausible, accurate and loaded with pertinent and highly
referenced information regarding clinical and basic research in
alcholism among women and ethnic groups...an essential text in the
libraries of academicians, teachers, clinicians, researchers, and
policy makers. The quality and scope of the work are
groundbreaking, and it is convenient to have it all in one source.'
-American Journal of Psychiatry Volume 12 highlights the remarkable
evolution of alcoholism research during the last few years,
focusing on gender in alcohol actions and consequences.
From the President of the Research Society on Alcoholism In recent
years, increasingly convincing evidence in support of a
biobehavioral conceptual model of the etiology of alcoholism has
emerged. In this model, the disorder is perceived as arising from
the interaction of geneticlbiological vulnerability and
psychosocial risk. Drinking, or alcohol-seeking, is a metric trait.
Alcoholism, which is a state of abnormally intense alcohol-seeking
be havior that, over time, leads to the alcohol dependence
syndrome, lies at the extreme, high end of this quantitative
measure. Metric traits are influenced by multiple genes; the extent
of genetic loading of biological risk for alcoholism would be
different in different individuals. Added to this kind of
variability is the wide range of options for exposure to the
psychosocial risk factors of heavy drinking provided by modern
society. Further, environmental prov ocation also changes when life
events change. It is not surprising, therefore, from the
combination of the kinds of genetic and environmental variability
described above that there is a wide array of patterns of
expression of the disorder alcoholism, referred to by some as
"alcoholisms. " In the search for understanding of underlying
mechanisms and rational bases for potential therapy, it is
important to focus our attention on the final common pathway of
this disorder, alcohol-seeking behavior. This series, ever since
its beginning in 1983, has been sensitive to the complexities of
the interaction between biological and psychosocial risk factors in
alcoholism.
From the President ofthe Research Society onAlcoholism - On behalf
of the Research Society on Alcoholism I welcome the important
contri bution that Volume 15 of this excellent series on Recent
Developments in Alcoh- ism brings to our field. It is not enough
for our scientists to develop effective and efficient methods to
identify and treat alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence; the
availability of these services is often limited and it is certainly
nonexistent for the early problem drinker. In nineteen outstanding
chapters, Volume 15 deals with organizational issues concerning
access to and delivery of substance abuse treatment and the role of
managed care. Several chapters deal with economic issues,
cost-benefits, and - nancing of these services. Lastly, five
address recent treatment outcome studies. Thus, this volume will be
of great value to both scientists and practitioners. The Editor and
Associate Editors are congratulated for this conceptual and organi-
tional accomplishment. Yedy Israel, Ph.D.
From the President of the Research Society on Alcoholism On behalf
of the Research Society on Alcoholism, I am pleased to introduce
this thirteenth volume of Recent Developments in Alcoholism about
alcohol and violence. Current concepts are presented in
well-organized sections that - cus on epidemiology, neurobiology,
psychology, and family issues. It is - coming increasingly clear
that age, gender, socioeconomic circumstances, and genetics affect
aggressive behavior and vulnerability to alcoholism. This v- ume
contains up-to-date discussions of these issues. Indeed, the
information presented here will help all alcohol researchers to
identify biological and social factors that contribute to the
comorbidity of alcoholism and aggression. The editors and associate
editors should be congratulated for bringing toge- er such
important information. This volume will be a valuable resource for
investigators and therapists alike. Ivan Diamond M. D. , Ph. D.
President, Research Society on Alcoholism From the President of the
American Society of Addiction Medicine The American Society of
Addiction Medicine is honored to continue its - sponsorship with
the Research Society on Alcoholism of Recent Developmen ts in
Alcoholism. The topic of alcohol and violence is a particularly
timely one, given the growing number of studies that are examining
the relationship between the two. These studies are consistent with
the hypothesis that al- hol can increase aggression and contribute
to both domestic and criminal violence. Intoxicating blood levels
of alcohol have been found to be especially prevalent in those
injured in fights and assaults.
From the President of the Research Society on Alcoholism The
sixteenth volume of Recent Developments in Alcoholism contains the
latest information on the field of alcoholism treatment research.
This scholarly volume includes comprehensive reviews of the
methodologies available to evaluate treatment outcome, state-of-the
art psychosocial interventions, and recent advances in
pharmacological adjuncts to treatment that are currently available
and those on the brink of application. Other sections of the book
address special issues in the treatment of alcohol dependence,
including the treatment of the adolescents and other unique
populations, the management of tobacco dependence, and the role of
spirituality in recovery, among others. The clinician will find
these reviews an important resource for learning about e- dence
based treatments for alcoholism, and the researcher will find the
synt- sis of recent developments informative and forward looking.
The research agenda for the future rests soundly on the progress to
date and additional advances in the treatment of alcoholism can be
predicted in the near future. Stephanie O'Malley, Ph. D. President,
Research Society on Alcoholism xi Preface From the President of the
American Society of Addiction Medicine This excellent volume
presents investigations covering a wide spectrum of scientific
issues. It is also evident that many of these articles have
clinical s- nificance, ranging from assessments of disorder,
monitoring clinical progress, and behavioral and pharmacological
interventions.
Drug abuse and addiction are common in clinical practice. Often
they interfere with patient treatment or require an alternative
approach. Drug Abuse and Addiction in Medical Illness: Causes,
Consequences, and Treatment is a major contribution to the
literature, a gold standard title offering a comprehensive range of
topics for those who care for patients with addiction, conduct
research in this area, or simply have an interest in the field.
Offering state-of-the-art information for all those working with
drug abusing or addicted patients, or for those interested in this
topic from other research perspectives, the volume is a first of
its kind book -- rich, comprehensive, yet focused, addressing the
needs of the very active theoretical, basic, and clinical research
in the field. Comprised of 46 chapters organized in four sections
and developed by the leading international experts, Drug Abuse and
Addiction in Medical Illness: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment
covers virtually every core, as well as contemporary, topic on
addiction, from the established theories to the most modern
research and development in the field. Enhancing the educational
value of the volume, every chapter includes an abstract and two
boxes summarizing learning objectives and directions for future
research. Drug Abuse and Addiction in Medical Illness: Causes,
Consequences, and Treatment discusses the topic in a authoritative,
systematic manner and is an indispensable reference for all
clinicians and researchers interested in this rapidly changing
field.
It was once taken for granted that peer-assisted groups such as
Alcoholics Anonymous had no real value in recovery from addiction.
More recently, evidence-based medicine is recognizing a spiritual
component in healing especially when it comes to addiction. The
newest edition of Recent Developments in Alcoholism reflects this
change by focusing on the 12-step model of recovery as well as
mindfulness meditation and other spiritually oriented activity.
More than thirty contributors bring together historical background,
research findings, and clinical wisdom to analyze the compatibility
of professional treatment and nonprofessional support, day-to-day
concepts of relapse prevention, the value of community building in
recovery, and much more. Among the topics covered: (1) How and why
12-step groups work. (2) The impact of the spiritual on mainstream
treatment. (3) The impact of AA on other nonprofessional recovery
programs. (4) AA outcomes for special populations. (5) Facilitating
involvement in 12-step programs. (6) Methods for measuring
religiousness and spirituality in alcohol research. Whether one is
referring clients to 12-step programs or seeking to better
understand the process, this is a unique resource for clinicians
and social workers. Developmental psychologists, too, will find
Volume 18 Research on Alcoholics Anonymous and Spirituality in
Addiction Recovery a worthy successor to the series.
From the President of the Research Society on Alcoholism This
annual book series is a valuable resource for the alcoholism field,
because it provides critical and timely reviews of selected areas
that have interest to both practitioners and researchers. It tries
to achieve a balance between psy chosocial and biomedical topics
and between research and patient-care activ ities. Such a mix is
offered in Volume 6. The Research Society on Alcoholism whose
membership embraces researchers from all disciplines that study the
etiology, treatment, and prevention of alcoholism and
alcohol-related disa bilities-regards the support and sponsorship
of this book series as one of its major missions. Ting-Kai Li, M.
D. President, Research Society on Alcoholism From the President of
the American Medical Society on Alcoholism and Other Drug
Dependencies The broadening scope of clinical and scientific
interest in alcohol dependence is reflected in this sixth volume of
Recent Developments in Alcoholism. It offers valuable reviews on
important current issues in the field, namely, the inter twining of
nature and nurture, a continuing search for predictors and indi
cators of the disease, and the social impact of alcoholism on the
job and in special populations. This material should pique the
interest of clinicians from all disciplines. Medical, social, and
political planners also need to turn to the expanding body of
knowledge in the field of chemical dependence reflected here. The
volume is therefore of value to a contemporary readership and to
those who will turn to it in future years.
Drug abuse and addiction are common in clinical practice. Often
they interfere with patient treatment or require an alternative
approach. Drug Abuse and Addiction in Medical Illness: Causes,
Consequences, and Treatment is a major contribution to the
literature, a gold standard title offering a comprehensive range of
topics for those who care for patients with addiction, conduct
research in this area, or simply have an interest in the field.
Offering state-of-the-art information for all those working with
drug abusing or addicted patients, or for those interested in this
topic from other research perspectives, the volume is a first of
its kind book -- rich, comprehensive, yet focused, addressing the
needs of the very active theoretical, basic, and clinical research
in the field. Comprised of 46 chapters organized in four sections
and developed by the leading international experts, Drug Abuse and
Addiction in Medical Illness: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment
covers virtually every core, as well as contemporary, topic on
addiction, from the established theories to the most modern
research and development in the field. Enhancing the educational
value of the volume, every chapter includes an abstract and two
boxes summarizing learning objectives and directions for future
research. Drug Abuse and Addiction in Medical Illness: Causes,
Consequences, and Treatment discusses the topic in a authoritative,
systematic manner and is an indispensable reference for all
clinicians and researchers interested in this rapidly changing
field.
Memoirs and case studies of fraud schemes and consumer
protection from an insider who helped to found New York City's
first consumer watchdog agency, "Counsel for the Deceived" is a
funny, candid account of fraud and institutional paralysis written
by a then-newby lawyer, the city's Consumer Advocate. Philip Schrag
was appointed by former Miss America Bess Myerson to defend
consumer rights. In six case histories, reading more like a
true-crime novel than an academic study, he documents the schemes
of the "commercial underworld" and the inability of courts and
government agencies to respond in time.
Schrag came into office expecting to initiate a new system,
which would at last defend the powerless consumer. Instead, he
discovered how both petty criminals and big corporations are able
to use the law, the courts, and the status quo to delay and blunt
any attacks made upon them. The book tells the fascinating and
amusing story of how Schrag's young lawyers and investigators
became disillusioned by observing the gap between the promise of
the legal system and its actual performance-and how, in reaction,
they invented unprecedented methods of consumer protection, some of
which cause Schrag himself to question their ethical propriety.
Enjoyable as the stories are, their purpose is to raise serious and
basic questions about our legal process and its ability to secure
consumer justice, or even "law and order."
This book is a unique demonstration of a rare ability to report
true crime as it occurs in everyday life. It is a witty and
perceptive analysis of the actual working of our government and our
courts.
The 40th anniversary edition of this classic, acclaimed book
adds thoughtful new material: a Preface by the author and a
Foreword by Marc Galanter of the University of
Wisconsin-Madison.
From the President of the Research Society on Alcoholism The field
of alcohol research has been slowly but continuously evolving,
taking into its domain an ever-increasing array of scientific
disciplines. This senes is designed to fill the need for, a review
publication that covers the broad range of research into alcohol
actions and alcoholism. Research in alcohol concerns social,
epidemiological, and legal concerns in addition to biomedical and
behavioral topics to greater degree than research with many other
drugs. A publication devoted to alcohol research should serve the
broadest existing research community, but perhaps more important,
it should also provide a means to recruit new investigators with
fresh approaches to the field. We can and must demonstrate that
legitimate, high-quality research is being done, but we must also
highlight the opportunity for new workers to make a real impact on
the problem. The Research Society on Alcoholism seeks to provide
such a service not only through this publication but also through
other ac tivities. Richard A. Deitrich, Ph.D."
It was once taken for granted that peer-assisted groups such as
Alcoholics Anonymous had no "real" value in recovery from
addiction. More recently, evidence-based medicine is recognizing a
spiritual component in healing-especially when it comes to
addiction. The newest edition of Recent Developments in Alcoholism
reflects this change by focusing on the 12-step model of recovery
as well as mindfulness meditation and other spiritually oriented
activity. More than thirty contributors bring together historical
background, research findings, and clinical wisdom to analyze the
compatibility of professional treatment and nonprofessional
support, day-to-day concepts of relapse prevention, the value of
community building in recovery, and much more. Among the topics
covered: (1) How and why 12-step groups work. (2) The impact of the
spiritual on mainstream treatment. (3) The impact of AA on other
nonprofessional recovery programs. (4) AA outcomes for special
populations. (5) Facilitating involvement in 12-step programs. (6)
Methods for measuring religiousness and spirituality in alcohol
research. Whether one is referring clients to 12-step programs or
seeking to better understand the process, this is a unique resource
for clinicians and social workers. Developmental psychologists,
too, will find Volume 18-Research on Alcoholics Anonymous and
Spirituality in Addiction Recovery a worthy successor to the
series.
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