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This anthology consists of 19 writings by psychologist Paul Meehl, with each section preceded by an introduction by Waller (U. of Minnesota) et al. Selected writings, from 1955-1999, cover psychodiagnosis; genetic, behavioral, and environmental etiology in psychopathology; taxometrics; methodology; theory building, appraisal, and problems with traditional approaches; and clinical psychology--some of which were included in the collection Psychodiagnosis: Selected Papers, published in 1973. This volume is aimed at graduate students and professionals in psychology, psychiatry, sociology, law, education, human development, and philosophy of science. Indexes are divided by subject and author. A supplemental DVD features footage from Meehl's seminar on philosophical psychology. Annotation c2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)