The new edition of this successful text builds on the very latest
research to present an original and unique exploration of the psychology
of both spirituality and psychosis. The editor brings together
fascinating perspectives from a broad range of distinguished
contributors.
This new edition covers the most recent body of research, both
qualitative and quantitative, in its exploration of the interface
between psychosis and spirituality, and investigation into anomalous
experiences. Ten new chapters added and the remaining text completely
updated. New to this edition is an expanded clinical section, relevant
to clinicians working with psychosis.
Offers a fundamental rethink of the concept of psychosis, and proposes
new insights into spirituality.
Includes feature chapters from a distinguished list of contributors
across a broad range of disciplines, including Peter Fenwick, Peter
Chadwick, David Kingdon, Gordon Claridge, Neil Douglas Klotz and David
Lukoff.