I found the article written by Curtis, R. C., Kimball, A., & Stroup, E. L. was very informative and understand the nature of and treatments for this disorder. Although many of the ideas they presented, it will help us to understand Social Phobia. First part introduced definition of Social Phobia by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition (marked and persistent fear of social or performance situations in which embarrassment may occur).
