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These 12 essays describe the historical, theoretical, and practical developments in cognitive-behavioral approaches to psychotherapy. The contributors are clinicians who are often cited as pioneers in their field. The essays are cogent, direct, and easily understood by advanced readers. Most references are timely and relevant to the topics discussed. However, as the authors note, there is a conspicuous lack of research material that, if included, would make this a more helpful text for the clinician or academic. Although this text has an appealing, broad-based focus, there is too often an overlap of chapter materials. There are a large number of other excellent books available in this area (e.g., Donald Meichenbaum's Cognitive-Behavior Modification: An Integrated Approach, CH, May '78, or Cognitive Psychotherapies, ed. by M.A. Reda and M. Mahoney, 1984).-M.S. Carifio, Barry University