Science writer Kelly provides information on the controversial family of disorders for high school and college students, parents, teachers, and other non-specialists. She is not pushing a particular theory or approach, but sets out arguments and claims proffered by proponents of them.

SciTech Book News

Presenting unbiased information on an often-controversial topic, this easy-to-read work is suitable for students performing research or parents and teachers needing information. Recommended for college and public libraries and consumer-health collections.

Booklist

This encyclopedia is recommended for health care libraries and public libraries.

ARBAonline

…this handy guide will serve a wide audience in academic and public libraries.

Lawrence Looks at Books

This single volume provides a strong resource for non-specialists, such as college students, teachers, and parents. Highly recommended for college and medium to large public library reference collections.

Reference & User Services Quarterly

Public libraries, secondary school libraries (particularly in America), education and social services libraries may well find it worthy of consideration…

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