Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Malady or Myth?

"The book provides an insider view into how different perspectives regarding posttraumatic stress disorder emerged historically and how they continue to be played out in the treatment arena. An excellent read for professionals and lay-men who wish to get an overview and sharp analysis of the central issues in the field of traumatology."
Rachel Yehuda, Professor of Psychiatry, Mount Sinai School of traumatology

"A valuable and timely contribution to the field of trauma. It draws on a broad diversity of historical, political, and scientific knowledge, woven together in a clear, readable fashion." Patricia Watson, National Center for PTSD "A work of original and solid scholarship that will be a notable contribution to the study of traumatic stress."
Patricia Resick, University of Missouri, St. Louis

"During the past twenty years we have made extraordinary advances in understanding the human stress response and treating PTSD. Such progress has also generated bitter controversies encompassing laboratory protocols, mental health practice, forensic tactics, journalistic behavior, and public uproar. Chris Brewin provides an adroitly balanced and comprehensive review that sparkles with scientific rigor, clincial wisdom, historical perspective, and a wry sense of humor."
Matthew J. Friedman, National Center for PTSD, Darmouth Medical School