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Much of America is underserved in terms of access to child and adolescent psychiatrists. Therefore, general psychiatrists, pediatricians, and family practitioners are often called upon to provide treatment for young patients with a wide range of behavioral disorders. It is for this readership that the Essentials of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, edited by Dr. Dulcan and the late Dr. Wiener, will probably be of greatest use.’ ‹