{"product_id":"9798765142073","title":"Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Elements, History, Treatments, and Research","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHealth and Psychology Sourcebooks\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eObsessive Compulsive Disorder\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eElements, History, Treatments, and Research\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLeslie J. Shapiro\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePsychology \/ Psychopathology \/ Anxieties \u0026amp; Phobias\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sourcebook offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to one of the most common psychiatric disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD); a condition that results in intrusive, irrational thoughts and\/or repetitive, illogical physical or mental actions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by one of the world's most experienced therapists in treating OCD, this volume explores the disorder's history, symptoms, incidence, and development, alongside its personal, societal, and economic impact. Chapters examine common obsessions such as contamination, safety, and symmetry, as well as compulsions including counting, tapping, excessive cleaning, arranging, and hoarding, or the need the do the \"right\" thing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe text also addresses theory, research, and treatments, offering insights and case studies illustrating how the disorder displays in society, at work, and in relationships. A glossary of terms, recommended readings, and a list of helpful resources and organisations are included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Health and Psychology Sourcebooks series is ideal for undergraduate students, practitioners, and general readers interested in learning more about a range of physical, psychological and environmental health conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLeslie J. Shapiro\u003c\/b\u003e, LICSW, is clinical supervisor at the OCD Institute at McLean Hospital, Boston.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e05 February 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9798765142073\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55334621479052,"sku":"9798765142073","price":31.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_505b8baa-1c01-4319-9cf0-aeb94451806d.jpg?v=1788028871","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9798765142073","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}