Since its first publication nearly twenty years ago,Surviving Schizophrenia has become the standard reference book on the disease, helping thousands of patients, families, and mental health professionals to better deal with the condition.  In clear and compassionate language, Dr. E. Fuller Torrey explains the nature causes, symptoms, and treatment of this often misunderstood illness.  The classic guide also addresses the many issues of living with the disease, for both patient and family, and includes the latest research findings on the causes of and treatments for schizophrenia.  Also here are lucid answers to the questions most commonly asked by families, consumers, and providers.  This fully revised fourth edition ofSurviving Schizophrenia is a must-have for the multitude of people affected -- both directly and indirectly  -- by this serious, yet treatable, disorder. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.