Book Review
Life Is with Others
Selected Writings on Child Psychiatry
Donald J. Cohen; Edited by Andrés Martin and Robert A. King
July 2006, ISBN: 0300114664, Yale University Press
What this book is about …
One of the most influential child psychiatrists of the twentieth century, Donald J. Cohen (1940-2001) made groundbreaking contributions to the study of autism and developmental disabilities, Tourette’s syndrome, developmental psychopathology, child psychoanalysis, and children’s adaptation to trauma. As director of the Yale Child Study Centre from 1983 to 2001, he fostered international collaborations and innovative approaches to the study of children’s mental health. This book contains a selection of some of his most enduring and influential writings.
Showcasing Dr. Cohen’s distinctive approach, these essays—one of which is published here for the first time—address a wide range of topics including autobiographical writings; childhood psychiatric disorders; the role of play fantasy, aggression, and violence in childhood; and research ethics and mentorship.
Andrés Martin , MD, MPH, is associate professor of child psychiatry and psychiatry at the Child Study Centre, Yale University School of Medicine, and medical director of the Children’s Psychiatric Inpatient Service, Yale-New Haven Hospital. Robert A. King, MD, is professor of child psychiatry and medical director of the Tourette’s/Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Clinic at the Child Study Centre, Yale University School of Medicine.
Reviews
This volume provides a clear lens into the mind of one of the major innovators in the fields of Child Psychiatry and Developmental Psychopathology. The breadth and depth of Donald Cohen's scientific and clinical wisdom are awe-inspiring.—Dante Cicchetti, PhD
Donald Cohen was a world-class child psychiatrist and a powerful advocate for children. The reach of his intellect is inspiring, and this book is a treat for both the mind and the heart.—Edward Zigler, Yale University
All professionals caring for children—especially their students—should read this book for it brings us in touch with one of the outstanding integrative minds of the twentieth century on issues of bio-psychosocial development.
—Julius E. Richmond, MD, Harvard Medical School.
Source: http://yalepress.yale.edu/yupbooks/book.asp?isbn=0300114664
Monika
Monika Bhatia
Project Manager and Editor, Quality4life
4 August 2006
