Book Reviews
Abstract
The final two chapters consider whether predictions can be made at an early stage about the outcome of the placement and outline the implications of the findings for prac- tice, policy, management and the law. The main conclusion of this study by authors experienced in research in this field is that new parents cannot be expected to meet the challenge of these children, at high risk of mental health problems, without much more intensive and continuing support. It is welcome news that further follow-up of these children is currently under way. Mary Boston Consultant Child Psychotherapist, formerly at Tavistock Clinic, London, UK J.M. Briesmeister and C.E. Schaefer (Eds.), Handbook of Parent Training (2nd ed.). New York: Wiley, 1998. 39.95 hbk. T H I S S E C O N D E D I T I O N has mostly all new chapters and so it can be read as a comple- ment to the previous edition of 1989 rather than a replacement. It provides an excellent overview of up-to-date information on treatment programmes and techniques for train- ing parents to manage a range of childhood behavioural and emotional problems. The focus has shifted between the two editions, although