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Sturkie (Clemson U.) and Bergen (Colorado U.) analyze regulation of marital and family therapists, exploring the relative influence on practitioners of bodies such as state licensure and certification boards, professional associations, academies, and advocacy groups as well as the judicial system, the health-care industry, and various accrediting organizations. It also looks at the ways such entities evaluate, credential, monitor, and discipline practitioners. Intended primarily for graduate students who plan to enter this highly regulated field, as well as for licensure candidates and professionals who are confused by the complexity of the regulatory system. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)