Reviews first volume in textbook series, College Seminars. Suggests it has utility for pediatricians, general practitioners, social workers, nurses, child development specialists, and support teams working with "handicapped." Describes text as "soundly based and well written" with "clarity and consistency of style and…

Describes and evaluates text providing background, conceptual understanding, and treatment options for major adult disorders. Strengths include comprehensiveness, treatment comparisons, and a process emphasis. Weaknesses center on biases toward psychoanalytic, behavioral, and pharmacological treatments while neglecting cognitive and "cutting edge"…