Editorial Review:

Since the DSM-IV® was published in 1994, we've seen many advances in our knowledge of psychiatric illness. This Text Revision incorporates information culled from a comprehensive literature review of research about mental disorders published since DSM-IV® was completed in 1994. Updated information is included about the associated features, culture, age, and gender features, prevalence, course, and familial pattern of mental disorders.

The DSM-IV® brings this essential diagnostic tool up-to-date, to promote effective diagnosis, treatment, and quality of care. Now you can get all the essential diagnostic information you rely on from the DSM-IV® along with important updates not found in the 1994 edition.

Stay current with important updates to the DSM-IV®:

· Benefit from new research into Schizophrenia, Asperger's Disorder, and other conditions

· Utilize additional information about the epidemiology and other facets of DSM conditions

· Update ICD-9-CM codes implemented since 1994 (including Conduct Disorder, Dementia, Somatoform Disorders)

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Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

DSM-IV printed in India:

The book came in decent shape. It was new as described but it's not printed on the same quality paper as the version published in the US. Everything else looks exactly the same, except the front cover says JAPEE on the bottom, which is the Indian publisher, I believe. The cover is not as durable and is made of card stock like paper that will crease and bend easily. The book was mailed in a plastic envalope with no hard shell protection. It arrived within a week. For less than half of the price of the US... more info

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A GAY PEADOPHILE:

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV-TR Fourth Edition (Text Revision) (Paperback) (International Edition - English)
The reason this book contains the words "THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A GAY PEDOPHILE" is because there is a practice in psychiatry pharmacology to turn anyone not just pedophiles but anyone that has the misfortune to fall into the trap of the mental health services including children, into LGBT's. It was the side affect of the drug treatments initially but then... more info

pretty good:

it came really quickly and in excellent condition except for three bugs stuck in the pages, but thats cool. no worries

DSM IV TR:

I sure wasnt expecting the First Indian Edition printed in 2005. If I had saved the packing I would have shipped it back. It makes me very leary of ordering from Amazon again.

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