Wampold (counseling psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison) presents theory as a necessary compass to psychotherapy process and outcome in sociohistorical, research (on the efficacy and mechanisms of different types/components of therapies for specific diagnoses), and client-centered contexts. The book includes a summary table of the components of major psychotherapy theories, from psychoanalytic/psychodynamic to multicultural/feminist/narrative. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)