Series Foreword Avital n understanding of both physical diseases and mental disorders is to each of us, as sicknesses of body and mind touch every one of us throughout our lives—personally among family, friends, and associates and in our immediate and greater society. Yet the cacophony of existing information sources—from piecemeal and poorly sourced Web sites to dense academic tomes—can make acquiring accurate, acces- sible, and objective facts a complicated venture. This series is a solution to that dilemma. The Health and Psychology Sourcebooks series addresses physical, psychological, and environmental conditions that threaten human health and well-being. These books are designed to accessibly and reliably fulfill the needs of students and researchers at community and undergraduate college levels, whether they are seeking vetted information for core or elective courses, papers and publications, or personal enlightenment. Each volume presents a topic in health or psychology and explains the symptoms, diagnosis, incidence, development, causes, treatments, and related theory. “Up Close” vignettes illustrate how the disease or disor- der and its associated difficulties present in various people and scenarios. History and classic as well as emerging research are detailed. Where con- troversy is present, it is discussed. Each volume also offers a glossary of terms, references, and resources for further reading.
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