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Nathan, Peter E. was born on April 18, 1935 in St. Louis. Son of Emil and Kathryn (Kline) Nathan.
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There is no shortage of books on behavioral research, on behavioral research on alcoholism, or on behavioral research on alcoholism treatment. Most of the authors of chapters in this book have been involved in the writing of these books. The books and their authors have played an important role in the dramatic increase in the influence of behavioral approaches to one of our society's most troubling human problems. There are not many books, though, which detail the longitudinal course of the behavioral therapies, none doing so for behavior therapy with al coholics and problem drinkers. That this book now appears, then, is a first, made more valuable by the fact that the chapter's authors are both research ers and clinicians, willing and able to combine respect for empirical data with clinical sensitivity and compassion, concern, and commitment for their patients. The chapters in this book reveal important commonalities and telling divergencies in technique, strategy, and treatment tactics. Despite a common perspective on etiology and treatment, the authors of the chapters in this book diverge in criteria for deciding on treatment goal, choice of initial intervention target, the specifics of techniques used, and follow-up proce dures. Common to all, though, is an openness to innovation, a pragmatic appreciation of approaches that work, and a sincere respect for the patient and his or her fundamental desire for a healthy, happier, and more produc tive life.
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(There is no shortage of books on behavioral research, on ...)
There is no shortage of books on behavioral research, on behavioral research on alcoholism, or on behavioral research on alcoholism treatment. Most of the authors of chapters in this book have been involved in the writing of these books. The books and their authors have played an important role in the dramatic increase in the influence of behavioral approaches to one of our society's most troubling human problems. There are not many books, though, which detail the longitudinal course of the behavioral therapies, none doing so for behavior therapy with al coholics and problem drinkers. That this book now appears, then, is a first, made more valuable by the fact that the chapter's authors are both research ers and clinicians, willing and able to combine respect for empirical data with clinical sensitivity and compassion, concern, and commitment for their patients. The chapters in this book reveal important commonalities and telling divergencies in technique, strategy, and treatment tactics. Despite a common perspective on etiology and treatment, the authors of the chapters in this book diverge in criteria for deciding on treatment goal, choice of initial intervention target, the specifics of techniques used, and follow-up proce dures. Common to all, though, is an openness to innovation, a pragmatic appreciation of approaches that work, and a sincere respect for the patient and his or her fundamental desire for a healthy, happier, and more produc tive life.
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Nathan, Peter E. was born on April 18, 1935 in St. Louis. Son of Emil and Kathryn (Kline) Nathan.
AB, Harvard University, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy, Washington University, 1962.
Research fellow psychology, Harvard University, 1962-1964;
research associate, Harvard University, 1964-1968;
assistant professor psychology, Harvard University, 1968-1969;
research psychologist, Boston City Hospital, 1964-1968;
director alcohol study unit, Boston City Hospital, 1967-1970;
professor, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1969-1989;
director clinical psychology training, Rutgers University, 1969-1987;
director Alcohol Behavior Research Laboratory, Rutgers University, 1970-1987;
department chairman clinical psychology, Rutgers University, 1976-1987;
director Center Alcohol Studies, Rutgers University, 1983-1989;
Henry and Anna Starr professor psychology, Rutgers University, 1983-1989;
senior program officer, health program, MacArthur Foundation, 1987-1989;
vice president academic affairs, foundation distinguished professor psychology, U. Iowa, since 1990;
dean faculties, U. Iowa, 1990-1993;
provost, U. Iowa, 1993-1995;
acting president, U. Iowa, 1995. Member of advisory council VA, 1972-1976. Chairman alcoholism committee National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 1973-1976, co-chairman special review committee, 1985, member of national advisory county, 1990-1994.
Member psychological science fellowship rev.com. National Institute of Mental Health, 1977-1979. Chairman New Jersey State Community Mental Health Board, 1981-1984.
Member working group substance use disorders, DSM-IV.
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Fellow American Psychological Association (chairman section 3 division 12 1976-1977, representative to council 1976-1979, 82-85, president division 12 1984-1985. Distinguished Contributions to Knowledge award 1999).
Married Florence I. Baker, November 26, 1959. Children: David Edward, Anne Miller, Laura Carol, Mark Andrew.