Full Description
Originally published in 1978, this book provides a comprehensive view of both research and treatment of antisocial disorders and behaviours. Without losing sight of the psychopath as a person, the distinguished contributors examine the antisocial personality syndrome scientifically, focusing on clinical and social characteristics which are associated with the syndrome and then on treatment approaches which have had some degree of success with these most difficult patients.
Part 1 addresses the philosophy and sociology which surround antisocial disorders in our society, dealing in particular with the problem of diagnosis, the impact of antisocial behaviour on the individual and those around them, the asocial child, and the psychopath in rural areas.
Part 2 is especially comprehensive in its presentation of a variety of perspectives on the clinical and social factors associated with psychopathy. Traditional and Jungian psychodynamic characteristics seen in antisocial personalities are discussed, as well as family and social environments. There are thorough examinations of areas such as neurological aspects of antisocial behaviour, dyscontrol syndromes, psychophysiological research and genetic correlates.
Part 3 focuses on some commonly encountered treatment modalities - long-term institutional (prison or hospital) treatment programs; psychotherapy in an outpatient setting; and drug treatment for problems which may be amenable to medication. Specific examples provide insight into the therapeutic techniques necessary to create a milieu in which psychological growth can occur or to engage and keep a psychopath in the therapeutic process.
The book will be of use to all professionals interested in understanding and helping antisocial personalities.
Contents
Foreword Hervey M. Cleckley. Part 1 Perspectives on Psychopathy 1. Diagnosis of Antisocial Syndromes William H. Reid 2. The Sadness of the Psychopath William H. Reid 3. The Asocial Child: A Destiny of Sociopath? Helen L. Morrison 4. The Psychopath in Rural Areas Howard C. Reid Part 2: Syndrome Correlates 5. The Antisocial Personality: Psychodynamic Implications Louis A. Leaff 6. A Jungian Viewpoint John Edward Talley 7. Social and Familial Correlates of Antisocial Disorders Don A. Rockwell 8. Neurological Aspects of Antisocial Behavior Frank A. Elliott 9. The Medical Model in Psychopathy and Dyscontrol Syndromes Russell R. Monroe 10. Psychophysiological Research on Psychopathy Robert D. Hare and David N. Cox 11. Psychopathy and Alcohol Abuse Richard T. Rada 12. Drug Abuse, Crime and the Antisocial Personality: Some Conceptual Issues Lester Grinspoon and James B. Bakalar 13. Genetic Correlates of Antisocial Syndromes William H. Reid Part 3: Treatment 14. Inpatient Treatment Programs Francis L Carney 15. Outpatient Treatment of Psychopaths John R. Lion 16. Drug Treatment of Personality Disorders and Delinquents Robert Kellner.
