This book deals with the clinical psychology of aging, and the psychological treatment and care of the elderly. Many of the chapters are drawn from the Handbook of the Clinical Psychology of Aging, also edited by Robert Woods, with the addition of specially-written background information necessary for the intended audience.

Presents a historical and personal account of British psychology from 1875 to 2002. It contains a collection of historical essays on institutional beginnings, practical concerns, individual projects and post-war developments, and the professional reminiscences of senior psychologists.

Taken from published reviews: " Dr Blackburn has written a remarkably good book; indeed, the best book on the topic from either side of the Atlantic I have read. the breadth of the author s knowledge is nothing short of encyclopaedic.

This book introduces the psychology of dyslexia to teachers. Although primarily for teachers, the book will be of interest to other professionals, such as Speech Therapists, who are undertaking a course on dyslexia, as well as parents of dyslexic children.

* Explores religion both as a social phenomenon and as a form of inner experience. * Explains why people believe what they do. * Looks at the effects of religious and spiritual belief upon behaviour, and upon physical and psychological health.

The new edition of Psychosis and Spirituality presents the most recent body of qualitative and quantitative research in its exploration of the interface between psychosis and spirituality. This book offers a fundamental rethinking of the concept of psychosis, and proposes new insights into spirituality.

Part of a series which provides students with the required scientific basis in nutrition, in the context of a systems and health approach, and enables teachers and students to explore the core principles of nutrition, this title is suitable for students majoring in nutrition and dietetics.

Most information currently available to health professionals focuses on quantitative research; this book fills the gap. Written by occupational therapists and physiotherapists of international standing, this practical text maps the links between philosophy, research methods and practice in an accessible way.