| Description |
xi, 440 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 355-430) and index. |
| Contents |
1. An Overview -- 2. Phenomenology -- 3. Epidemiology -- 4. Diagnosis and Assessment -- 5. Associated Psychopathology -- 6. Etiology: Biological Research on Gender Identity Disorder and Related Psychosexual Conditions -- 7. Etiology: Psychosocial Research -- 8. A Clinical Formulation -- 9. Treatment -- 10. Follow-Up -- 11. Gender Identity Disorder in Adolescence -- 12. Transvestic Fetishism in Adolescence -- 13. Homosexuality in Adolescence. |
| Summary |
This unique and timely volume provides a comprehensive overview of the most recent clinical work and research on the topic. Following an overview of the disorder, the first section of the book deals with young children, providing a detailed analysis of gender identity disorder in both boys and girls. The second section, which focuses on adolescents, covers gender identity disorder, transvestic fetishism - also based on the largest sample of individuals ever studied - and homosexuality. Detailed clinical case material, which brings the issues to life, is included throughout. |
| Subject |
Gender dysphoria in children.
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Gender dysphoria in children. |
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Gender dysphoria in adolescence.
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Gender dysphoria in adolescence. |
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Psychosexual disorders in adolescence.
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Psychosexual disorders in adolescence. |
| Added Author |
Bradley, Susan J.
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| ISBN |
0898622662 acid-free paper |
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9780898622669 acid-free paper |
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