Encyclopedia of trauma : an interdisciplinary guide /

Trauma is defined as a sudden, potentially deadly experience, often leaving lasting, troubling memories. Traumatology (the study of trauma, its effects, and methods to modify effects) is exploding in terms of published works and expanding in terms of scope. This encyclopedia provides an up-to-date r...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Figley, Charles R., 1944- (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Thousand Oaks, California : SAGE Publications, 2012.
Subjects:	Post-traumatic stress disorder > Encyclopedias. Post-traumatic stress disorder > Social aspects > Encyclopedias. Psychic trauma > Encyclopedias. Psychic trauma > Social aspects > Encyclopedias. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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Summary:	Trauma is defined as a sudden, potentially deadly experience, often leaving lasting, troubling memories. Traumatology (the study of trauma, its effects, and methods to modify effects) is exploding in terms of published works and expanding in terms of scope. This encyclopedia provides an up-to-date reference for the field, and includes understanding of the consequences of trauma for communities and organisations as well as individuals.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xxviii, 873 pages)
Audience:	Specialized.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781452218595 (ebook) :