"Social anxiety disorder is one of the most prevalent and disabling of all psychiatric disorders. Fortunately, there have been significant advances in our understanding and treatment of the condition. Written by preeminent scientists in the field, this reference provides an authoritative and up-to-date account of current knowledge on social anxiety disorder (SAD) - providing state-of-the-art reviews and analyses of the psychopathology, pathogenesis, and management of this condition." "Tailored to the needs of psychiatrists and clinical psychologists, Social Anxiety Disorder examines the diagnosis and evaluation of SAD... the use of standardized rating scales... social anxiety disorder in children... the epidemiology of SAD... cross-cultural aspects of social anxiety disorder... environmental factors relevant to pathogenesis... the neurobiology and genetics of SAD... animal models of social anxiety... practical guidelines for cognitive behavioral therapy... current pharmacological treatments... and emerging new drugs and treatment regimens."--BOOK JACKET.