This guide for students and practitioners presents broad coverage of the field of family therapy. Written by a practicing family therapist, the text examines the beginnings of the field of family therapy, its classic schools, and recent developments. Throughout the text, therapeutic concepts are illustrated with clinical examples. The volume concludes with a comparative analysis of various models of family therapy and a discussion of the scientific basis of couples and family research. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) More Reviews and Recommendations

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