Deviance Across Cultures: Constructions of Difference

This handbook examines state-of-the-art research and clinical findings on attenuated psychosis syndrome (APS) across the globe. It addresses symptoms, assessment methods, and treatment approaches as they differ and converge across countries and cultures. The handbook explores how the illness impairs many aspects of daily functioning, with high rates of suicide and a reduced life span. It details how early detection is critical and may greatly reduce the public health burden of the illness. Chapters describe the early identification and intervention efforts that are currently underway across the world.

Religiosity and spirituality (R/S) represent a very important factor of daily life for many individuals across different cultures and contexts.

In the coming century people in virtually all occupations will find themselves working to a greater extent than ever before with those whose background is different from their own. This book explains how to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, namely:· how to understand the influence of cultures and subcultures on others' behaviour and attitudes

In the coming century people in virtually all occupations will find themselves working to a greater extent than ever before with those whose background is different from their own. This book explains how to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, namely:· how to understand the influence of cultures and subcultures on others' behaviour and attitudes