This is a major work that would be classified as scholarly, while practical enough to be readable. Lipke's work is respected throughout the world for his years of effort on behalf of combat veterans with PTSD and all the related problems. With more than 25,000 practitioners now trained with EMDR, the market for a scholarly, yet cutting-edge text has great appeal.

This book focuses on the place sand purpose of emotions in the research process, and explores the appropriate boundaries. Designed to explore how to manage the emotional content of research, the text service as a supplemental to qualitative research method courses, and is an excellent reference for the professional as well.