Oxford U. Press

Experimental phenomena of consciousness; a brief dictionary, rev.ed.

Beginning with an explicit statement of the selection criteria, which is primarily that the phenomena can be studied empirically, and ideally with the assistance of neuroscientific techniques, entries in this dictionary include terms from "ambiguous figures" to zöllner effect. Each includes a paragraph or more of text followed by additional references. Intended for use in a consciousness studies course by students of philosophy, psychology, neurobiology, or neuroscience, the volume contains a list of additional terms that readers may wish to look up on their own. The first edition was published in 2007. Included is the address to an accompanying website. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Juveniles at risk; a plea for preventive justice.

Slobogin (criminal justice, Vanderbilt U.) and Fondacaro (psychology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice) advocate for a preventative model of juvenile justice which keeps youths out of the adult court system and adopts modern risk-management techniques to avoid recidivism. After providing a brief history of the juvenile court and the four predominating modes of juvenile justice in America, they outline current research on the causes of juvenile crime, differences from causes of adult crime, and potential methods for reducing youth recidivism; contrast the role and efficacy of a retributive model of correction with an individual prevention model, particularly in juvenile cases; and detail the practical application of a preventative model which would be administrative rather than criminal in nature, and prohibit transfer of juveniles into the adult correction system. They argue that research does not support the use of adult models in youth correction, and consider avenues to influence policymakers to adopt new methods based on fiscal, crime prevention, and therapeutic benefits. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Living with bipolar disorder; a guide for individuals and families.

Written for individuals with bipolar disorder, their families, and doctors, the material is organized into two sections — understanding bipolar and its treatment, and managing your disorder. Coverage includes the basics of bipolar disorder, medication, psychotherapy, bipolar disorder in adolescents and children, stress and schedule management, attention to thinking biases, communication skills, anger management, life goals, mood charting, creating a treatment contract, and improving wellbeing. Boxed text containing self-care activities are included. The authors are psychologists and professors of psychology and psychiatry from the US. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)