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Contemporary Issues in Public Policy and EthicsDebating Human Genetics examines contemporary public debate on emerging developments in medical genetics, including cloning, gene therapy, gene patenting, biobanks, genetic testing and screening, and pharmacogenomics....

In contemporary western societies the fat body has become a focus of stigmatizing discourses and practices aimed at disciplining, regulating and containing it. Despite the fact that in many western countries fat bodies outnumber those that are thin, fat people are still socially marginalized and treated with derision and even repulsion. Medical and...

Therapist ManualThis book is a comprehensive manual providing guidance for therapists treating clients with gambling addictions. The authors use a cognitive behavioural approach to identify a session by session guide for overcoming problem gambling....

People with intellectual disabilities have emotional and mental health needs just like anyone else. Until recently however there has been little research of effective psychological treatment or direct, accessible psychotherapy provision for this client group.  Intellectual Disability, Trauma and Psychotherapy focuses on the delivery of...

OT practice is moving from the medically based model into the community--don't be left behind!This unique and timely book sets forth the vital concepts of nontraditional community-based (rather than the traditional medical model) occupational therapy practice. It illuminates issues related to HIV/AIDS, homelessness, aging, disease, and much more,...

Positive Changes in the Aftermath of CrisisThat which does not kill us makes us stronger. (Nietzsche)  The phenomenon of positive personal change following devastating events has been recognized since ancient times, but given little attention by contemporary psychologists and psychiatrists, who have tended to focus on the negative consequences of...