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ISBN Number: 9780471237341
Written by: Millon And Millon / Meagher / Grossman / Ramnath
Published by: Wiley
Written by: Ramnath, Rowena
Written by: Millon, Carrie
Written by: Millon, Carrie M.
Written by: Meagher, Sarah
Written by: Grossman, Seth
Written by: Millon, Theodore
Location: Hoboken, N.J.
Subject: Personality
Subject: Mental Illness
Subject: Personality disorders
Subject: Psychopathology, General
Subject: Psychiatry, General
Subject: Psychopathology, Abnormal
Subject: Pathological Psychology
Copyright: 2004
Edition Number: 2
Series Volume: 03-133
Date of Publication: 20040806
Cover Type: Electronic book text in proprietary or open standard format
Grade Level: Professional and scholarly
Written in: English
Illustrations: Yes
Number of Pages: 610
Book Size: 10.34x7.28x1.44 in. 2.82 lbs.
A revision of the leading textbook on personality disorders by renowned expert Theodore Millon "Personalities are like impressionistic paintings. At a distance, each person is ‘all of a piece’; up close, each is a bewildering complexity of moods, cognitions, and motives."
–Theodore Millon
Exploring the continuum from normal personality traits to the diagnosis and treatment of severe cases of personality disorders, Personality Disorders in Modern Life, Second Edition is unique in its coverage of both important historical figures and contemporary theorists in the field. Its content spans all the major disorders–Antisocial, Avoidant, Depressive, Compulsive, Histrionic, Narcissistic, Paranoid, Schizoid, and Borderline–as well as their many subtypes. Attention to detail and in-depth discussion of the subtleties involved in these debilitating personality disorders make this book an ideal companion to the DSM-IV™.
Fully updated with the latest research and theory, this important text features:
- Discussion of the distinctive clinical features and developmental roots of personality disorders
- Balanced coverage of the major theoretical perspectives–biological, psychodynamic, interpersonal, cognitive, and evolutionary
- Individual chapters on all DSM-IV™ personality disorders and their several subtypes and mixtures
- Case studies throughout the text that bring to life the many faces of these disorders
Including a new assessment section that singles out behavioral indicators considered to have positive predictive power for the disorders, this Second Edition also includes a special focus on developmental, gender, and cultural issues specific to each disorder. A comprehensive reference suitable for today’s practitioners, Personality Disorders in Modern Life, Second Edition features a clear style that also makes it a valuable resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate students. The most thorough book of its kind, this Second Edition is a powerful, practical resource for all trainees and professionals in key mental health fields, such as psychology, social work, and nursing.
Synopsis:
Written by leading experts in the field, this book offers a thorough examination of the subtleties involved in understanding and treating personality disorders. Each personality disorder and their subtypes will be thoroughly updated with the latest research and theory, with a special focus on developmental, gender, and cultural issues within each disorder.
