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Synopsis
Children of alcoholics (COAs) are thought to be at heightened risk for the development of alcoholism. Yet, despite the recent spate of articles in both the professional literature and the popular press on the effects of having alcoholic parents, there remains much controversy surrounding the topic. Offering a state-of-the-art review of the literature and a critical evaluation of COA research, chapters in this volume analyze such key areas as:
* The prevalence of alcoholism and other forms of maladjustment among COAs
* The role of biological and environmental factors in the expression of alcoholism
* Optimal ways of intervening to prevent or ameliorate harmful consequences associated with being the offspring of an alcoholic
To provide a broad spectrum of methodological and analytical techniques, the editors have brought together experts in epidemiology, biochemistry, neuropsychology and neurophysiology, behavioral genetics, temperament and personality, family, and intervention to address issues that extend from the molecular through the family level. Each author assesses critically substantive findings in the COA literature and the quality of the methodologies employed; offers recommendations on the scientific approaches and methodologies designed to improve research; identifies COA issues that merit increased attention; and includes information relevant to prevention and treatment.
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Michael Windle , Dept. of Psych. University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Review
"An important contribution to the investigation of the possible deleterious effects parental alcoholism can have on offspring.... Concise, well written...." (Contemporary Psychology 1992-05-03)
"Children of Alcoholics: Critical Perspectives is a well-organized and comprehensive examination of the COA literature. An expert in each of seven major subareas of that literature, assesses the substantive findings in that subarea in relation to the quality of the methodologies employed, makes recommendations concerning appropriate methodological approaches, and identifies needs for further study." (The Journal of Primary Prevention 1992-05-03)
"A solid contribution to research on alcoholism, its etiology and its impact on the family, and provides an impressive overview of current research....A useful resource for individuals who desire an objective, empirically based assessment of what is known and what is conjecture." (Psychology of Addictive Behaviors 1992-05-03)
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- PublisherThe Guilford Press
- Publication date1990
- ISBN 10 0898621682
- ISBN 13 9780898621686
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages244
- EditorWindle Michael, Searles John S.
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