Psychology: the self, ego, identity, personality Books

Book Synopsis Why do people say one thing and do another? Why do people behave inconsistently from one situation to another? How do people translate their beliefs and feelings into actions? This thoroughly revised and updated edition describes why and how beliefs, attitudes and personality traits influence human behaviour. Building on the strengths of the previous edition, it covers recent developments in existing theories and details new theoretical approaches to the attitude-behaviour relationships. These novel developments provide insight into the predictability â and unpredictability â of human behaviour.The book examines: Recent innovations in the assessment of attitudes and personality The implications for prediction of behaviour of these innovations Differences between spontaneous and reasoned processes The most recent research on the relations between intentions and behaviour While the book is written primarily foTable of ContentsChapter 1: Attitudes and Personality Traits Chapter 2: Consistency in Human Affairs Chapter 3: From Dispositions to Actions Chapter 4: The Principle of Compatibility Chapter 5: From Intentions to Actions Chapter 6: Explaining Intentions and Behaviour Chaoter 7: Conclusion

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Book SynopsisIn a boundary-crossing and globalizing world, the personal and social positions in self and identity become increasingly dense, heterogeneous and even conflicting. In this handbook scholars of different disciplines, nations and cultures (East and West) bring together their views and applications of dialogical self theory in such a way that deeper commonalities are brought to the surface. As a 'bridging theory', dialogical self theory reveals unexpected links between a broad variety of phenomena, such as self and identity problems in education and psychotherapy, multicultural identities, child-rearing practices, adult development, consumer behaviour, the use of the internet and the value of silence. Researchers and practitioners present different methods of investigation, both qualitative and quantitative, and also highlight applications of dialogical self theory.Trade Review'This is an incredibly engaging and comprehensive text that builds on the evolving dialogical self theory, applies the model to several fascinating and diverse global cases and still finds room to explain in thoughtful detail how to utilize these ideas in improving people's lives. What you have in the Handbook of Dialogical Self Theory is a comprehensive guide to the theoretical understanding, analysis, and practice of dialogical self theory with diverse case examples and multiple illustrations of its usefulness and practicality in a complex and changing world.' Jack S. Kahn, California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University'This is a truly comprehensive examination of the multiple and diverse aspects of the emerging field of dialogical self studies. From a theoretical, methodological and practical vantage point an international group of scholars lays out the promises and possibilities of what will surely become an exciting field of inquiry as well as a foundation for new practices.' Henderikus J. Stam, University of Calgary'The 'dialogical self' is among the most important and original new theories in the social sciences in the past 20 years. It is a theory for our times, addressing in complex and insightful ways the ways that globalization affects psychological functioning. In this book, the theory is presented lucidly and thoroughly, covering an impressive range not only in psychology but also sociology, economics, philosophy, and political studies. The book should be welcome in all those fields as a major contribution to the understanding of globalization.' Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, Clark University'Longing for a 'big picture' look at dialogical self theory? Look no further! Besides providing detailed examinations of the theory itself, this handbook presents a plethora of ways to apply DST to research, psychotherapy, and education. DST scholars and practitioners will not be disappointed!' Jonathan D. Raskin, State University of New York'Handbook of Dialogical Self Theory is a comprehensive consolidation of recent advances in the theory and practice of dialogical self theory (DST). The collection of 27 chapters provides a comprehensive explication of DST as a 'bridging theory' … the handbook provides an excellent resource upon which further innovative theoretical, research, and practical positions should be built. More important, readers who engage with the content will be changed by it: never again will you use phrases like 'sense of self' without feeling that someone, somewhere has something very different and important to say on the matter.' Gavin Sullivan, PsycCRITIQUES'For those interested in DST, Hermans and Gieser's volume is a valuable and important contribution to the literature. And for those who are just curious and want to know more, they too will be rewarded. It is a rich, comprehensive compendium featuring many of the central players in the DST movement and it explores the idea of the dialogical self with a kind of earnestness and sense of purpose that many will find appealing.' Mark Freeman, Theory and Psychology'The editors of this work are among the leading representatives of narrative psychology and creators of dialogical self theory (DST) … Of particular value is the fact that the authors represented are from Africa, India, Japan and China, in addition to traditional, Western centers of science … [This volume] merits use as an academic textbook on DST [and] … will interest 'humanists', including anthropologists, linguists, sociologists, psychologists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, doctors and even business psychologists … Authors of individual chapters use a clear and lively style, so the concepts described will interest even those readers unfamiliar with the topic.' Mariusz Wołońciej, International Journal for Dialogical ScienceTable of ContentsIntroductory chapter: history, main tenets and core concepts of dialogical self theory Hubert J. M. Hermans and Thorsten Gieser; Part I. Theoretical Contributions: Introduction Hubert J. M. Hermans and Thorsten Gieser; 1. Positioning in the dialogical self: recent advances in theory construction Peter T. F. Raggatt; 2. Time and the dialogical self John Barresi; 3. Developmental origins of the dialogical self: early childhood years Marie-Cécile Bertau; 4. Self-making through synthesis: extending dialogical self theory Jaan Valsiner and Kenneth R. Cabell; 5. Multiculturalism, multiple identifications and the dialogical self: shifting paradigms of personhood in sociocultural anthropology Toon van Meijl; 6. Acculturation and the dialogical formation of immigrant identity: race and culture in diaspora spaces Sunil Bhatia; 7. Psychodrama: from dialogical self theory to a self in dialogical action Leni M. F. Verhofstadt-Denève; 8. Identity construction among transnational migrants: a dialogical analysis of the interplay between personal, social and societal levels Seth Surgan and Emily Abbey; 9. Negotiating with autonomy and relatedness: dialogical processes in everyday lives of Indians Nandita Chaudhary; 10. Dialogicality and the Internet Vincent W. Hevern; 11. Schizophrenia and alterations in first-person experience: advances offered from the vantage point of dialogical self theory Paul H. Lysaker and John T. Lysaker; 12. The dialogical self in the new South Africa Graham Lindegger and Charl Alberts; Part II. Methods for Studying the Dialogical Self: Introduction Hubert J. M. Hermans and Thorsten Gieser; 13. Dialogicality and personality traits Piotr K. Oleś and Małgorzata Puchalska-Wasyl; 14. Spatial organization of the dialogical self in creative writers Renata Żurawska-Żyła, Elżbieta Chmielnicka-Kuter and Piotr K. Oleś; 15. Cognitive architecture of the dialogical self: an experimental approach Katarzyna Stemplewska-Żakowicz, Bartosz Zalewski, Hubert Suszek and Dorota Kobylińska; 16. Voicing inner conflict: from a dialogical to a negotiational self Dina Nir; 17. Narrative processes of innovation and stability within the dialogical self Miguel M. Gonçalves and António P. Ribeiro; 18. Methodological approaches to studying the self in its social context Carol A. Jasper, Helen R. Moore, Lisa S. Whittaker and Alex Gillespie; Part III. Domains of Application: Introduction Hubert J. M. Hermans and Thorsten Gieser; 19. The use of I-positions in psychotherapy John Rowan; 20. Dialogically-oriented therapies and the role of poor metacognition in personality disorders Giancarlo Dimaggio; 21. Reconstructing the self in the wake of loss: a dialogical contribution Robert A. Neimeyer; 22. Creating dialogical space in psychotherapy: meaning-generating chronotope of ma Masayoshi Morioka; 23. Therapeutic applications of dialogues in dialogic action therapy David Y. F. Ho; 24. The depositioning of the I: emotional coaching in the context of transcendental awareness Agnieszka Hermans-Konopka; 25. The dialogical self and educational research: a fruitful relationship M. Beatrice Ligorio; 26. The self in career learning: an evolving dialogue Annemie Winters, Frans Meijers, Reinekke Lengelle and Herman Baert; 27. Navigating inconsistent consumption preferences at multiple levels of the dialogical self Shalini Bahl; Epilogue: a philosophical epilogue on the question of autonomy Shaun Gallagher.

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Book SynopsisThis multidisciplinary book presents fresh insights into relatedness in assisted reproduction. Assisted conception, which may involve the use of known or unknown sperm, egg or embryo donors as well as surrogates, both challenges and reinforces traditional perceptions of family relatedness bound by psychological, social, biological, moral and legal ties.Trade Review'There is a consistent clarity, directness and concision of writing style that makes this a very accessible and readable collection … a unique and invaluable source for those working or studying in this area - and from a wide range of disciplines.' David Archard, Queen's University Belfast'A well-edited, comprehensive and very readable volume, this is essential reading for anyone interested in issues of identity, relatedness and kinship in donor-assisted reproduction.' Hugh Whittall, Director, Nuffield Council on BioethicsTable of ContentsIntroduction Tabitha Freeman; Part I. Conceptualising Relatedness: 1. A British history of collaborative reproduction and the rise of the genetic connection Martin Richards; 2. Undoing kinship Jeanette Edwards; 3. Genetically challenged: the determination of legal parenthood in assisted reproduction Julie McCandless and Sally Sheldon; 4. On the moral importance of genetic ties in families John B. Appleby and Anja Karnein; 5. Who cares where you come from? Cultivating virtues of indifference Hallvard Lillehammer; 6. Legal kinship and connection in US donor families Naomi Cahn; 7. Relatedness in clinical practice Andrea Mechanick Braverman and Lucy Frith; Part II. Experiencing Relatedness: 8. Defining connections: gender and perceptions of relatedness in egg and sperm donation Rene Almeling; 9. The significance of relatedness for surrogates and their families Vasanti Jadva and Susan Imrie; 10. Frozen symbols of relatedness: Belgian patients and their decisions about unused cryopreserved embryos Veerle Provoost and Guido Pennings; 11. Family relationships in gay father families with young children in Belgium, Spain and the United Kingdom Marcin Smietana, Sarah Jennings, Cathy Herbrand and Susan Golombok; 12. Stories of an absent 'father': single women negotiating relatedness through donor profiles Susanna Graham; 13. Infertility, gamete donation and relatedness in British South Asian communities Nicky Hudson and Lorraine Culley; 14. Families created by assisted reproduction: children's perspectives Lucy Blake, Sophie Zadeh, Helen Statham and Tabitha Freeman; 15. Making connections: contact between sperm donor relations Tabitha Freeman, Kate Bourne, Vasanti Jadva and Venessa Smith; 16. Relational lives, relational selves: assisted reproduction and the impact on grandparents Petra Nordqvist and Carol Smart.

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Book SynopsisMotivation and cognition were treated as separate concepts throughout most of twentieth-century psychology. However, in recent years researchers have begun viewing the two as inextricably intertwined: not only does what we want affect how we think, but how we think affects what we want. In this innovative study, Beswick presents a new general theory of cognitive motivation, synthesizing decades of existing research in social, cognitive and personality psychology. New basic concepts are applied to a wide range of purposive behaviour. Part I of the volume reviews different forms of cognitive motivation, such as curiosity, cognitive dissonance, achievement motivation, and the search for purpose and meaning, while Part II examines the basic processes that underlie it, such as working memory, attention and emotion. The central concept is the incomplete gestalt, in which motivation is generated by a universal striving to integrate information and make sense at all levels of cognitive organization.Trade Review'This is the definitive book on the history of scientific research on curiosity. Dr Beswick offers a gift to readers, synthesizing research across the twentieth and twenty-first centuries to offer new insights on human motivation.' Todd B. Kashdan, George Mason University, Virginia and author of The Upside of your Dark Side and Curious?'Human beings not only think but want to think, and in particular ways. Beswick's book on cognitive motivation breaks new ground in exploring the fascinating interplay between psychology's two most fundamental concepts, namely cognition and motivation. This is an impressive, thoughtful, erudite treatment of the topic, including dazzling integration of what psychology's best thinkers have had to say about it.' Roy F. Baumeister, author of The Cultural Animal: Human Nature, Meaning, and Social Life'David Beswick shows how the concept of an incomplete gestalt is relevant to different forms of cognitive motivation and how it relates to basic processes of memory, consciousness and emotion, as well as to goals, identity, meaning and purpose. This is a major work, scholarly and well-argued, providing a background to the many fascinating ideas that are presented. Highly recommended.' Norman Feather, Flinders University, AdelaideTable of ContentsIntroduction: the incomplete gestalt; Part I. Forms of Cognitive Motivation: 1. Towards a general theory of cognitive motivation; 2. Curiosity; 3. Intrinsic motivation; 4. Cognitive dissonance; 5. Achievement motivation; 6. Agency, efficacy and attribution; Part II. Basic Processes and Applications: 7. Working memory, consciousness, and attention; 8. The function of emotion in cognitive motivation; 9. Goals; 10. Intentions; 11. Identity; 12. Purpose and meaning.

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Book SynopsisThe Cambridge Handbook of Violent Behavior and Aggression presents the current state of knowledge related to the study of violent behaviors and aggression. An important extension of the first Handbook published ten years ago, the second edition maintains a distinctly cross-disciplinary focus by representing the newest scholarship and insights from behavior genetics, cross-cultural comparative psychology/criminology, evolutionary psychology, criminal justice, criminology, human development, molecular genetics, neurosciences, psychology, prevention and intervention sciences, psychiatry, psychopharmacology, public health, and sociology. The Handbook is divided into introductory and overview chapters on the study of violent behavior and aggression, followed by chapters on biosocial bases, individual and interpersonal factors, contextual factors, and prevention and intervention work and policy implications. It is an essential resource for researchers, scholars, and graduate students across Trade Review'Books and articles dealing with violence abound in the professional literature, but few can compare with this one when it comes to both depth and breadth. Each chapter is thorough and grounded in a strong research foundation - both 'classic' and 'contemporary'. Any scholar or professional taking on the complex questions 'who is violent?', 'why are they violent?', “what can be done about it?' will find invaluable intellectual resources here.' James Garbarino, Loyola University, Chicago, author of Listening to Killers'Vazsonyi, Flannery, and DeLisi have assembled many of the leading authorities on a scientific approach to understanding violence and aggression into a singularly authoritative volume. It is distinguished by the multidisciplinary viewpoints represented as well as the broad set of perspectives, sectors of influence, and approaches included. A timely assessment of our current knowledge the compendium clearly draws theoretical, practical, and policy-related implications. It should guide work in the field for the coming decade.' Patrick H. Tolan, University of Virginia'The second edition gets better and better! This authoritative new violence handbook bears the intellectual stamp of its three world-renowned editors. It is uniquely multidisciplinary. Chapters cover the full range: from the very best etiological research on self-regulation, neuroscience, genetics, and bio-social criminology, to the very best research on practice and policy. Each and every chapter is easy to read, and all pack a big knowledge punch. This new Handbook is a priceless resource for scientists, students, practitioners, and anyone really who needs to be fully informed about violence.' Terrie E. Moffitt, Nannerl O. Keohane University Professor, Duke University, North Carolina, Professor of Social Behaviour and Development, Institute of Psychiatry London and Associate Director, University of Otago, New ZealandTable of ContentsPart I. Introduction and Overview: 1. Origins of violent behavior over the life span; 2. Longitudinal study of personality and social development: insights about aggression after 5 decades; 3. A life course model for the development of intimate partner violence; 4. The dark violence hybrid: the cross-cultural validation of an integrative model; Part II. Biosocial Foundations of Violence and Aggression: 5. The behavioral genetics of aggression and violent behaviour; 6. Neuroimaging evidence of violence and aggression; 7. Biosocial bases of aggression and antisocial behavior; 8. The Neuropsychology of violence; 9. The interaction of nature and nurture in antisocial behavior; 10. The neurobiology of bullying victimization; 11. Molecular genetics of aggression and violent crime; 12. Biosocial foundations of drug abuse and violent delinquency; 13. Personality and aggression: a general trait perspective; Part III. Individual and Interpersonal Factors for Violence and Aggression: 14. Applying empirically-based trait models to an understanding of personality and violence; 15. Social-cognitive processes in the development of antisocial and violent behavior; 16: Violent juvenile offenders: a psychiatric and mental health perspective; 17. Self-control theory and criminal violence; 18. Peers and aggression: from description to prevention; 19. Developmental processes of resilience and risk for aggression and conduct problems; 20. Child abuse and neglect; 21. The role of gender in violent and aggressive behaviors; 22. Lessons learned: serial sex offenders identified from backlogged sexual assault kits (SAKs); 23. Research on social structure and cross-national homicide rates; 24. Preventing violent crimes by reducing wrongful convictions; 25. Strain theory and violent behavior; 26. On cumulative childhood traumatic exposure and violence/aggression: the implications of adverse childhood experiences (ACE); Part IV. Contextual Factors for Violence and Aggression: 27. Youth gangs and violent behavior; 28. Social networks and violence; 29: The contagion of violence; 30. School violence; 31. Violence and culture in the United States; 32. Violence prevention in a global context: progress and priorities for moving forward; 33. Terrorism as a form of violence; 34. Psychopharmacology of violence; 35. Individual, family, neighborhood and regional poverty/socioeconomic status and exposure to violence in the lives of children and adolescents: considering the Global North and South; 36. Firearms and violence; Part V. Looking toward the Future: 37. The interrelationship of self-control and violent behavior: pathways and policies; 38. The new frontier: leveraging innovative technologies to prevent bullying; 39. Neural substrates of youth and adult antisocial behavior; 40. Research designs and methods for evaluating and refining interventions for youth violence prevention; 41. New directions in research on violence: bridging science, practice, and policy.

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Book SynopsisDo emotions happen inside separate hearts and minds, or do they operate across the spaces between individuals? This book focuses on how emotions affect other people by changing their orientation to what happens in the social world. It provides the first sustained attempt to bring together literature on emotion''s social effects in dyads and groups, and on how people regulate their emotions in order to exploit these effects in their home and work lives. The chapters present state-of-the-art reviews of topics such as emotion contagion, social appraisal and emotional labour. The book then develops an innovative and integrative approach to the social psychology of emotion based on the idea of relation alignment. The implications not only stretch beyond face-to-face interactions into the wider interpersonal, institutional and cultural environment, but also penetrate the supposed depths of personal experience, making us rethink some of our strongly held presuppositions about how emotions worTrade Review'Twenty-first century affective science has become a sprawl of studies and theories that resisted any unified treatment - until now. Brian Parkinson brings reason to emotion in a tour de force of patient and deeply analytical scholarship that is nonetheless personal and highly approachable. This volume is indispensable for anyone who does emotion research.' Alan J. Fridlund, University of California'This is an impressive scholarly monograph … In his theoretically challenging way, the author reverses the traditional inside-out approach and rethinks the heart of emotions as relational processes. Every emotion researcher should read this book.' Agneta H. Fischer, Universiteit van Amsterdam'Brian Parkinson, a pioneer in the social psychology of emotions, weaves a tale of the social facets of emotion in this new book. He masterfully covers decades of research, while transcending disciplinary boundaries. It is a truly important resource for any researcher interested in emotions.' Arvid Kappas, Jacobs University Bremen, Germany'Welcome to a Copernican view of emotion that sees emotions from 'outside and beyond', rather than from 'inside out'. Brian Parkinson achieves a skilful balance between didactic clarity and deep thoughtfulness, while providing an enlightening review of the social role of this scientific mystery called emotion.' José-Miguel Fernández-Dols, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain'When people reflect on their emotions, they tend to assume that these are private events, individual in nature, that happen to them. In this eloquently written and persuasively argued book, Brian Parkinson, the leading proponent of the view that emotions are fundamentally social, systematically undermines each of these assumptions.' Antony Manstead, Cardiff University'Providing a comprehensive review of the major contemporary issues in emotion research, this book recasts emotions first and foremost as a social lynchpin. Doing In doing so, it provides an important framework that promises to advance the study of this complex and fascinating phenomenon called emotion.' Shlomo Hareli, University of Haifa, Isreal'Comprehensive, provocative in parts and delightfully written, this book addresses a perennially timely question in emotion psychology: are emotions primarily intrapsychological or primarily social phenomena? I very much enjoyed reading the book.' Ursula Hess, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin'Claims that 'emotions are social constructions' are all the rage, but they are often divorced from both rigorous argumentation and empirical data. Brian Parkinson's monograph puts flesh around the slogans of the social constructionist movement, making a powerful case that emotions are strategies of relationship realignment rather than passive feelings to be explained in strictly physiological terms.' Andrea Scarantino, Georgia State University'As a longstanding proponent of the social approach to emotion, Brian Parkinson provides an insightful account of state-of-the-art theories and research on emotions' inherently social constitution. This book is invaluable for anyone who wishes to understand emotion's impact on our social lives.' Gerben van Kleef, Universiteit van Amsterdam'In this comprehensive, theoretically rich, accessible treatise, Parkinson (Univ. of Oxford, UK) challenges and reverses traditional psychological and individualistic accounts of emotions' origins. In a wholesale paradigmatic shift, he presents an approach to their understanding that is interpersonal, interactive, relational, and fundamentally social in nature, beginning from birth … The overall result is a thought-provoking study that will certainly extend emotion research into several new directions for years to come.' J. R. Mitrano, ChoiceTable of Contents1. What's at the heart of emotions?; 2. Words and concepts; 3. Facial activity and emotion expression; 4. Explaining emotional influence; 5. Regulating emotions; 6. Social functions; 7. Groups, teams, and crowds; 8. Working with emotions; 9. Reorientation; References.

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Book SynopsisA provocative and entertaining scientific exploration of the self, and what it actually constitutes our sense of self.Trade Review"[Robert Levine] offers an intriguing set of examples of how frequently we experience multiple identities without recognizing them as such. . . . Out of these varied examples, Levine creates an engaging tapestry that illustrates how, often, what we think of as our fixed identity is an illusion. A provocative and convincing case of the malleability of what we think of as 'our self, which in reality is a multiplicity of characters' developed through time and circumstances." Kirkus Reviews"Robert Levine's exhilarating journey in his classic A Geography of Time is amplified and nuanced in his new enchanting search for multiplexivity of the self. Witty, wise and wonderfully entertaining reading from its opening challenging paradox to its inspiring closing. It is surely a "must read" now selection." Philip G. Zimbardo, Professor Emeritus at Stanford University and author of The Lucifer Effect? "In this fascinating exploration of the human self, Robert Levine--one of psychology's great writers-blends mind-bending case stories (à la Oliver Sacks) with the insights of psychological science. Read this and prepare to have your self-understanding challenged and expanded." David G. Myers, Hope College and coauthor of Psychology, 11th Edition"Combining solid research with charming anecdotes, Levine has provided us with a wise, witty, and provocative analysis of the many selves we each walk around with but often fail to understand." Elliot Aronson, author of The Social Animal and coauthor of Mistakes Were Made (but Not by Me)"From page one, Robert Levine opens a fascinating and thoroughly engaging window on scientific research on the self. His recounting of the science is state of the art while being spellbindingly human. Time and again, I wanted to shout 'yes, that's it!' I found this a deeply enriching and remarkably real book." Harry Reis, University of Rochester"Stranger in the Mirror is the most engaging book I have encountered in a long time. The content is thoroughly delicious and Robert Levine writes with compelling clarity." David Dunning, University of Michigan

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Book SynopsisThe relationship between personal identity and ethics remains on of the most intriguing yet vexing issues in philosophy. It is commonplace to hold that moral responsibility for past actions requires that the responsible agent is in some respect identical to the agent who performed the action. Is this true? On the other hand, can ethics constrain our account of personal identity? Do the practical requirements of moral theory commit us to the view that persons do remain identical over time? For example, does the moral status of abortion or stem cell research depend on whether personal identity is based on psychological or biological properties? Or is it the case that personal identity is not, in fact, relevant to ethics?Personal Identity and Ethics provides the first comprehensive examination of these issues. Topics include personal identity and prudential rationality; personal identity’s significance for moral responsibility and ethical theory; and the practical consequences of accounts of personal identity for issues such as abortion, stem cell research, cloning, advance directives, population ethics, multiple personality disorder, and the definition of death.Trade Review“Although there are many excellent texts dealing with the metaphysics of personal identity, Shoemaker’s Personal Identity and Ethics is the first book I know to tackle in such an extended way the question of the relationship between personal identity and our practical concerns. It is a very welcome addition to the philosophical literature. While even experts on the subject of personal identity will undoubtedly learn something new from this rich discussion, I expect the book’s primary use will be in undergraduate (and perhaps graduate) classes, and its exceptionally clear presentation of some very thorny issues makes it an excellent choice for this purpose.” — Amy Kind, Claremont McKenna College, in Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews“I predict that this book will become the definitive guide to the relation between personal identity and our practical concerns, both self-regarding and other-regarding. The book provides an excellent discussion of all the major theories of personal identity as well as how they relate to ethical theory, moral responsibility, and numerous applied ethical issues. The writing is clear and crisp and interlaced with intriguing examples, making it accessible to introductory philosophy students. But, at the same time, the philosophical treatment of the issues is highly sophisticated, making it essential reading for graduate students and professional philosophers interested in these issues.” — Douglas W. Portmore, Arizona State University“David Shoemaker’s Personal Identity and Ethics provides a very fine introduction to personal identity and its relationship to questions of value. It is accessible even when technical, lucid, fair-minded, and conversant with both classic and cutting-edge discussions. Undergraduates, graduate students, and experts will benefit from this book.” — David DeGrazia, George Washington University“This is a crystal clear and remarkably complete introduction to the philosophy of personal identity and its relation to ethics. In lively and compelling prose Shoemaker provides a detailed description of the main positions in the field and offers compelling original insights. Personal Identity and Ethics will be an extremely valuable resource for beginners and experts alike.” — Marya Schechtman, University of Illinois at ChicagoTable of ContentsIntroductionPart A: Personal Identity and Self-Regarding EthicsChapter One: Personal Identity and ImmortalityChapter Two: Personal Identity, Rational Anticipation, and Self-ConcernChapter Three: Alternative ApproachesPart B: Personal Identity and Other-Regarding EthicsChapter Four: Moral Issues at the Beginning of Life, Part I: KillingChapter Five: Moral Issues at the Beginning of Life, Part II: CreationChapter Six: Moral Issues at the End of LifeChapter Seven: Personal Identity and Moral ResponsibilityChapter Eight: Personal Identity and Ethical Theory

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Book SynopsisThe Wisdom of J. Marvin Spiegelman, Ph.D., Volume I - Selected Writings, is filled with the rich wisdom and deep knowledge acquired throughout many years of personal and professional experience, as a Jungian Analyst, teacher, creative thinker and person on a quest. J. Marvin Spiegelman, Ph.D., (1926 - 2017) was a Diplomate in clinical psychology and graduate of the C.G. Jung Institute in Zurich, Switzerland. He had his own private practice in California. He taught at UCLA and USC, consulted and lectured widely in the U.S., Europe, and Japan. He was a prolific writer, beginning with his first book, The Tree of Life. It was part of the psycho-mythology series, in which he explored the age-old passions of lust, power, betrayal, greed, and the other appetites of the human soul, as well the psychic needs for love, creativity and religion. Using the technique of active imagination, he invited the reader to join his universal journey into the psyche. Through the analysis of world myth, he explored the structures of the archetypes as they relate to the interior world of the individual. Dr. Spiegelman was an explorer of life and he wanted to share his experiences and knowledge. The Unhealed Healer is primarily a record of Dr. Spiegelmans experiences [during] the first four years of an eight-year Reichian therapy with the famed Dr. Francis Israel Regardie. I undertook Reichian therapy to get out of my mind and into my body... From the Preface of The Unhealed Healer J. Marvin Spiegelman, Ph.D. As he fervently articulated, lectured, and wrote, J. Marvin Spiegelman was dedicated to searching the spiritual paths within oneself and in the deepest experience of relationship... Barry Miller, a past president of the C.G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles Psychotherapy, in contrast with Behavior Modification, has to do with the soul. It is an art and a sensitivity to individuals, not a technique nor a science. All that one learnshistory of symbols, case studies, psychiatry and psychology, the arts, and from physical and biological sciencesis only background for the moment when one is confronted with the individuality of that suffering person who presents himself or herself for therapy or analysis... From Jungian Analysts: Their Visions and Vulnerabilities Edited by J. Marvin Spiegelman, Ph.D.

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Book SynopsisThis new and important book highlights both the strengths and diversity of research in the field of personality and individual differences research emanating from Australia and surrounding region. This comprehensive book features both the major Australian researchers in the field as well as up and coming writers who look set to have a major global impact. This book is organised into themes which include: (i)the development of personality and individual differences; (ii)personality, perfectionism and stress; (iii)leadership and personality;(iv) personality in the workplace, and; (vii)cognitive dimensions of personality. Within these areas are discussions of narcissism, psychopathy, and attachment styles, as well as Australian perspectives and findings relevant to major theories of personality, such as the Big Five Factor model. The book will also be of interest to organisational psychologists interested in the impact of personality within the workplace, and anyone interested in assessing personality and individual differences will find the theory and assessment section useful. This book provides a unique insight into personality and individual differences from an Australian perspective.

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Book SynopsisGiven the increasing centrality of identity to contemporary politics, James Skellys book provides a critical and useful analysis of the dominant and problematic conceptual bases for self and identity. Inspired in part by his lawsuit against the US Secretary of Defense while serving as an active duty military officer, Skelly argues that our use of language in the construction of identities is unwitting, unreflective, and has engendered horrific consequences for tens of millions of humans. In contrast, he demonstrates our need to overcome sectarian modes of thinking and to engage in much deeper forms of solidarity with others by foregrounding a species identity. This book offers not only an academic reflection on the concept of identity but one that delves into the nature of the self and identity by drawing on Skelly's concrete experience of attempting to present a self-identity opposed to war in the face of the political, psychological, religious, and legal arguments put forth in a year-long legal battle with the United States government. One consequence is that Skelly argues that to create a new and more pacific human sensibility we must help ourselves and others to gain sovereignty over our social worlds and the definition of 'who we are', by arming individuals with the tools necessary to overcome the definitions and categorisations we are subjected to in the construction of traditional notions of 'identity'.

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Book SynopsisIn the pursuit of our goals of fulfilment, happiness and success, nothing else is more important that the development of a winning personality.

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Book SynopsisCourage is more than just fearlessness; it involves conquering fear. There are different types of courage: one based on lack of imagination, another on self-control. The nobly proud, guided by a sense of duty and nobility, are the true aristocrats of society.

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Book SynopsisWhat if happiness isn''t a distant dream, but a choice within your reach? Is there an effective way to tackle being demotivated by an intimidating world? Are you ready to abandon the fruitless quest for fleeting joy and discover the pleasure of being always content? Having enthralled millions with her captivating novels, bestselling author Savi Sharma answers the most searched question of our times: How do I achieve lasting happiness? Packed with true stories that are as moving as they are enriching, this uplifting book will inspire you to pursue your passions, fuel your ambitions and script your own destiny.

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Book SynopsisWhy do we lie?Trade Review‘Rowe asks why we tell lies and puts the answer down to a mixture of vanity and terror.…all pretty toxic, as far as personal relationships are concerned, but Rowe goes further: our failure to tell the truth is behind all manner of ills, from the current economic crisis to global warming…scary stuff, but Rowe is so wise that you begin to think it might be possible to change’ Guardian 'Rowe has a clear, easy style…[she] is accurate in her perceptions, and persuasive in her presentation of them…she paints a nuanced picture of why lying is always dangerous, and why we should cultivate an attitude of considered scepticism' TLS 'Her analysis is gripping, astute and incisive…parts of this book are hilarious' FT ‘[A] seer… with qualities that place her between sainthood and genius’ Fay Weldon

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Book SynopsisChange or Die. What if you were given that choice? If you didn''t, your time would end soon—a lot sooner than it had to. Could you change when change matters most?This is the question Alan Deutschman poses in Change or Die, which began as a sensational cover story by the same title for Fast Company. Deutschman concludes that although we all have the ability to change our behavior, we rarely ever do. From patients suffering from heart disease to repeat offenders in the criminal justice system to companies trapped in the mold of unsuccessful business practices, many of us could prevent ominous outcomes by simply changing our mindset.A powerful book with universal appeal, Change or Die deconstructs and debunks age-old myths about change and empowers us with three critical keys—relate, repeat, and reframe—to help us make important positive changes in our lives. Explaining breakthrough research and progre

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Book SynopsisIdentity is defined in many different ways in various disciplines in the social sciences and sub-disciplines within psychology. The developmental psychological approach to identity is characterized by a focus on developing a sense of the self that is temporally continuous and unified across the different life spaces that individuals inhabit. Erikson proposed that the task of adolescence and young adulthood was to define the self by answering the question: Who Am I? There have been many advances in theory and research on identity development since Erikson''s writing over fifty years ago, and the time has come to consolidate our knowledge and set an agenda for future research.The Oxford Handbook of Identity Development represents a turning point in the field of identity development research. Various, and disparate, groups of researchers are brought together to debate, extend, and apply Erikson''s theory to contemporary problems and empirical issues. The result is a comprehensive and statTrade ReviewConceived and executed creatively to engage reader interest by providing contrasting viewpoints, this volume furnishes researchers, teachers, and clinicians with a useful overview of current issues in identity. The wealth of information presented here is a tribute to authors' boldness in advancing in new directions, as well as to Erikson, whose ideas continue to stimulate thinking and research. This book provides an indispensable foundation for anyone interested in identity development. * James E. Marcia, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychology, Simon Fraser University, British Columbia *As a handbook should, this volume provides a comprehensive and holistic description of identity development across the lifespan. But its gift to the multiple fields of identity research is the way it is designed to make the chapters 'talk' to one another and to the history of identity development theorizing and research. The contradictions and gaps in theory and research are made transparent, creating a handful of debates between and within multiple perspectives rather than a descriptive handbook. Thanks to the editors and authors for this valuable resource. * Sheila Marshall, PhD, Associate Professor, School of Social Work/Division of Adolescent Health and Medicine, University of British Columbia *How fitting that the Oxford Handbook of Identity Development came about to bring more coherence to a field which itself studies coherence. Editors McLean and Syed and their talented authors accomplished their goal of shaking up the field by focusing on controversies and challenges rather than by rehashing what is already known. Each section of the Handbook is like a banquet for identity scholars; each course of the meal involves contrasting and complementary flavors. By the end of the banquet we are satisfied, yet stimulated to ponder the next set of debates, looking forward rather than back. * Harold D. Grotevant, PhD, Rudd Family Foundation Chair in Psychology, University of Massachusetts Amherst *Instead of a review of past research, McLean and Syed present a future-oriented overview of the field with their Oxford Handbook of Identity Development. They fulfill my longstanding wish that all the researchers within the Eriksonian tradition start listening to each other in a joint attempt to integrate their different perspectives into a complex but more integrated identity of identity research. When you share this wish, the book offers an exciting starting point, excellent food for thought when you want to go beyond the confines of your own research. * Harke A. Bosma, University of Groningen, the Netherlands *Table of ContentsChapter 1: The Field of Identity Development Needs an Identity: An Introduction to the Handbook of Identity Development Kate C. McLean and Moin Syed Chapter 2: Theoretical Foundations of Identity Phillip L. Hammack Part 1: Debates: Identity Development Across the Lifespan Chapter 3: Gendered Narrative Voices: Sociocultural and Feminist Approaches to Emerging Identity in Childhood and Adolescence Robyn Fivush and Widaad Zaman Chapter 4: Identity Development from Adolescence to Emerging Adulthood: What We Know and (Especially) Don't Know Jeffrey Jensen Arnett Chapter 5: Identity Development through Adulthood: The Move Toward "Wholeness" Jane Kroger Chapter 6: Three Strands of Identity Development Across the Human Life Course: Reading Erik Erikson in Full Dan P. McAdams and Claudia Zapata-Gietl Part 2: Debates: Identity Status Perspectives on Processes of Identity Development Chapter 7: The Identity Statuses: Strengths of a Person-Centered Approach Elisabetta Crocetti and Wim Meeus Chapter 8: Commitment and Exploration: The Need for a Developmental Approach Saskia Kunnen and Marijke Metz Chapter 9: Identity Status: On Refinding the People Ruthellen Josselson and Hanoch Flum Part 3: Debates: Narrative Perspectives on Processes of Identity Development Chapter 10: Autobiographical Reasoning Is Constitutive for Narrative Identity: The Role of the Life Story for Personal Continuity Tilman Habermas and Christin Köber Chapter 11: Autobiographical Reasoning and My Discontent: Alternative Paths from Narrative to Identity Monisha Pasupathi Chapter 12: Discerning Oneself: A Plea for the Whole Mark Freeman Part 4: Debates: Internal, External, and Interactional Approaches to Identity Development Chapter 13: Identity as Internal Processes: How the "I" Comes to Define the "Me" Alan S. Waterman Chapter 14: Identities as an Interactional Process Neill Korobov Chapter 15: Integrating 'Internal', 'Interactional,' and 'External' Perspectives: Identity Process as the Formulation of Accountable Claims Regarding Selves Elli P. Schachter Part 5: Debates: Culture and Identity Development Chapter 16: Culture as Race/Ethnicity Frank C. Worrell Chapter 17: "[T]hey say Black men won't make it, but I know I'm gonna make it": Ethnic and Racial Identity Development in the Context of Cultural Stereotypes Niobe Way and Onnie Rogers Chapter 18: Reflections on the Cultural Lenses of Identity Development Margarita Azmitia Part 6: Applied Issues in Identity Development Chapter 19: Identities, Cultures, and Schooling: How Students Navigate Racial-Ethnic, Indigenous, Immigrant, Social Class, and Gender Identities on Their Pathways Through School Catherine R. Cooper, Elizabeth Gonzalez, and Antoinette R. Wilson Chapter 20: Transformation, Erosion or Disparity in Work Identity? Challenges during the Contemporary Transition to Adulthood Jeylan T. Mortimer, Jack Lam, and Shi-Rong Lee Chapter 21: Identity and Positive Youth Development: Advances in Developmental Intervention Science Kyle Eichas, Alan Meca, Marilyn J. Montgomery, and William Kurtines Chapter 22: A Translational Research Approach to Narrative Identity in Psychotherapy Jefferson A. Singer and Adam M. Kasmark Chapter 23: Youths' Constructions of Meanings about Experiences with Political Conflict: Implications for Processes of Identity Development Cecilia Wainryb and Holly Recchia Part 7: Extensions Chapter 24: Puberty, Identity, and Context: A Biopsychosocial Perspective on Internalizing Psychopathology in Early Adolescent Girls Misaki N. Natsuaki, Danielle Samuels, and Leslie D. Leve Chapter 25: Body Image and Identity: A Call for New Research Elizabeth A. Daniels and Meghan M. Gillen Chapter 26: Cultural Neuroscience of Identity Development Alissa J. Mrazek, Tokiko Harada and Joan Y. Chiao Chapter 27: Parenting, Adolescent-Parent Relationships, and Social Domain Theory: Implications for Identity Development Wendy M. Rote and Judith G. Smetana Chapter 28: Who Am I If We're Not Us? Divorce and Identity across the Lifespan Jeffrey T. Cookston and Luke Remy Chapter 29: Identity Development in the Context of the Risk and Resilience Framework Frosso Motti-Stefanidi Chapter 30: The Dynamic Role of Identity Processes in Personality Development: Theories, Patterns, and New Directions Jennifer Pals Lilgendahl Chapter 31: Identity Development in the Digital Age: The Case of Social Networking Sites Adriana M. Manago Part 8: Reflections, Conclusions, and the Future Chapter 32: Identity-Formation Research from a Critical Perspective: Is a Social Science Developing? James E. Côté Chapter 33: What Have We Learned Since Schwartz (2001)? A Reappraisal of the Field of Identity Development Seth J. Schwartz, Koen Luyckx, and Elisabetta Crocetti Chapter 34: The Future of Identity Development Research: Reflections, Tensions, and Challenges Moin Syed and Kate C. McLean

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Book SynopsisThe psychological syndrome of learned helplessness is a uniquely modern phenomenon, and has been applied to a variety of human problems such as inappropriate passivity or demoralization. The best-known application of learned helplessness has been an explanation of depression, although numerous other extensions have been made, most recently to physical illness and death. This timely and valuable work examines learned helplessness with reference to contemporary culture of individuality and personal control.Trade Reviewthe application of the theory to current issues (including depression, academic achievement, and physical well-being) are exciting, thought provoking, and highly relevant * Sally Gever, READINGS: A Journal of Reviews and Commentary on Mental Health *Table of Contents1. Introduction ; 1.1 The Phenomena of Helplessness and Personal Control ; 1.2 The Theory of Learned Helplessness ; 1.3 Three Uses of "Learned Helplessness" ; 1.4 Learned Helplessness: Inward, Downward, and Outward ; 1.5 Why Learned Helplessness Has Been Controversial ; 1.6 Why Learned Helplessness Has Been Popular ; 2. Learned Helplessness in Animals ; 2.1 Learned Helplessness Theory ; 2.2 The Controversy ; 2.3 Contiguity Versus Contingency ; 2.4 Representation and Expectation ; 2.5 What We Know ; 2.6 What We Don't Know ; 3. The Biology of Learned Helplessness ; 3.1 Norepinephrine ; 3.2 Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid ; 3.3 Endogenous Opiates ; 3.4 Transmitters, Neuromodulators, and Hormones ; 3.5 Corticotrophin Releasing Hormone (CRH) ; 3.6 Issues Omitted ; 3.7 What We Know ; 3.8 What We Don't Know ; 4. Learned Helplessness in People ; 4.1 Criteria of Learned Helplessness ; 4.2 Operationalizing Learned Helplessness in the Laboratory ; 4.3 A Meta-Analysis of Human Helplessness Studies ; 4.4 Other Aspects of Human Helplessness ; 4.5 The Generality of Learned Helplessness Among People ; 4.6 Cognition and Self-Report ; 4.7 Other Explanations ; 4.8 What We Know ; 5. The Attributional Reformulation ; 5.1 Historical Background: Attribution Theory and Theorizing ; 5.2 Causal Explanations and Locus of Control ; 5.3 The Reformulated Learned Helplessness Model ; 5.4 Assessing Explanatory Style ; 5.5 Empirical Studies of Explanatory Style ; 5.6 What We Know ; 5.7 What We Don't Know ; 6. Learned Helplessness and Depression ; 6.1 What Is Depression? ; 6.2 The Reformulation of the Learned Helplessness Model of Depression ; 6.3 Modernity and Depression ; 6.4 Controversies ; 6.5 What We Know ; 6.6 What We Don't Know ; 7. Learned Helplessness and Social Problems ; 7.1 Survey of Applications ; 7.2 What We Know ; 7.3 What We Don't Know ; 8. Learned Helplessness and Physical Health ; 8.1 Some Groundrules ; 8.2 Risk Factors for Illness ; 8.3 Mechanisms ; 8.4 Health and Illness in Animals Versus People ; 8.5 What We Know ; 8.6 What We Don't Know ; 9. Epilogue ; 9.1 A Brief History of Choices ; 9.2 The Importance of Control ; 9.3 Learned Helplessness as a Model of Scientific Dispute and Progress ; 9.5 Optimism Institutes

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Book SynopsisNarcissists have been much maligned, but according to clinicians who study personality, there are many productive narcissists who succeed spectacularly well in life because they can articulate a vision and make others follow. Elsa Ronningstam, who has been studying and treating narcissists for 29 years, presents a balanced, comprehensive, and up-to-date review of our understanding of narcissistic personality disorder, explaining the range from personality trait, which can be productive, to full-blown disorder, which can be highly destructive. Through fascinating case histories, Ronningstam shows us the inner life of narcissists, the tug of war that exists within them between self-confidence and arrogance on the one hand and painful shame and insecurity on the other. It is the first integrated clinical and empirical guide to assist clinicians in their work with narcissistic patients.Trade ReviewPersonality disorders, while always discussed and sometimes deferred on Axis II, do exist. Narcissistic personality finally is receiving the attention it deserves with this book. Readers should always be ready to expand their knowledge base with worthwhile information and this book will quite comfortably satisfy that need. * Doody's Journal *Table of Contents1. From myth to personality disorder ; 2. A normal asset with cultural differences ; 3. The origins and scope of narcissistic personality disorder ; 4. Identifying pathological narcissism ; 5. Differentiating pathological narcissism ; 6. Asset or disruption? Narcissism in the workplace ; 7. My way or no way? Narcissism and suicide ; 8. Correction or corrosion? Changes in pathological narcissism ; EPILOGUE

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Book SynopsisWe''ve all felt occasional pangs of shyness and self-consciousness, but for those suffering with social anxiety disorder, the fear of being scrutinized and criticized can reach disabling proportions. Such was the case for Emily Ford, who shares her firsthand experiences in these pages. Emily''s true story of fear, struggle, and ultimate triumph is sure to resonate with other socially anxious teenagers and young adults. Emily''s frank, often witty, sometimes poignant account of how she negotiated all the obstacles of social anxiety--and eventually overcame them with the help of therapy and hard work--makes for compelling reading. Yet this book is more than just a memoir. Emily''s story is coupled with the latest medical and scientific information about the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and self-management of social anxiety disorder (or SAD). Readers will find a wealth of solid advice and genuine inspiration here. In engaging, accessible language--and with the help of psychiatrist MichaeTrade Review"With warmth, candor and insight, this highly gifted young writer shares her personal struggle with a serious yet treatable disorder that is often misdiagnosed and grossly misunderstood. Emily takes the reader along on her courageous journey toward recovery, while offering solid information, help and hope to individuals suffering from social anxiety disorder, as well as to family members and friends who want to help."--Jerilyn Ross, MA, LICSW, Director, The Ross Center for Anxiety & Related Disorders, Washington, DC, and author of Triumph Over Fear"Ford bravely offers an accurate account of the frustrations of Social Anxiety Disorder, and the paths to treatment, including how to navigate the difficulties of the mental health system, how to identify an expert in SAD, and how to make the most of the therapeutic experience. This will be an excellent resource for adolescents, young adults, and their parents."--Dean McKay, PhD, ABPP, Department of Psychology, Fordham University"For anyone who has shouldered the enormous burden of social anxiety disorder, What You Must Think of Me will be a valuable resource. Emily Ford gives her readers a rare glimpse into the tortured world of a young person struggling with SAD-the isolation, the depression, and her eventual triumph over this devastating illness. Her story is one of hope, humor, and an incredible will to survive, and will both inspire and educate readers who will recognize their own struggles within these pages."--Jamie Blyth, author of Fear is No Longer My Reality: How I Overcame Panic and Social Anxiety Disorder- and You Can TooTable of Contents1. Self-Conscious to the nth Degree ; 2. Moving From Dis-ease to Disease ; 3. Not Just Another Shy Teenager ; 4. First Steps Toward Recovery ; 5. A Long Road Filled With Potholes ; 6. Five Days That Changed My Life ; 7. Making Changes and Sticking to Them ; 8. My Life Today, Your Life Tomorrow

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Book SynopsisPeter Goldie opens the path to a deeper understanding of our emotional lives through a lucid philosophical exploration of this surprisingly neglected topic. He illuminates the phenomena of emotion by drawing not only on philosophy but also on literature and science. He considers the roles of culture and evolution in the development of our emotional capabilities. He examines the links between emotion, mood, and character, and places the emotions in the context of such related phenomena as consciousness, thought, feeling, and imagination. He explains how it is that we are able to make sense of our own and other people''s emotions, and how we can explain the very human things which emotions lead us to do. A key theme of The Emotions is the idea of a personal perspective or point of view, contrasted with the impersonal stance of the empirical sciences. Goldie argues that it is only from the personal point of view that thoughts, reasons, feelings, and actions come into view. He suggests thaTrade Reviewone of the best books on the emotions written so far in this hot and sexy new field * Robert C. Solomon, International Philosophical Quarterly 2001 *This extraordinarily insightful book, lucidly written, provides new understandings and challenges that every student of emotion will need to consider. * Paul Ekman, Professor of Psychology, University of California, San Francisco *I found the book a most impressive performance and I recommend it with enthusiasm to anyone interested in the latest word in the philosophy of emotions and anyone interested in teaching a course in the field * Robert C. Solomon, International Philosophical Quarterly 2001 *what he [Goldie] offers us is a carefully nuanced "exploration" of the various facets of emotional experience and emotion * Robert C. Solomon, International Philosophical Quarterly 2001 *commendable new book. * Nicholas Fern, Spectator *Table of Contents1. Introduction ; 2. What emotions are, and their place in psychological explanation ; 3. Emotions and feelings ; 4. Culture, evolution, and the emotions ; 5. Expression of emotion ; 6. Emotion, mood, and traits of character ; 7. How we think of others' emotions ; 8. Jealousy ; Suggested reading, Bibliography, Index

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Book SynopsisConstructing Identity in and around Organizations is the second volume in Perspectives on Process Organization Studies, a series which explores an emerging approach to the study of organizations that focuses on (understanding) activities, interactions, and change as essential properties of organizations rather than structures and state - an approach which prioritizes activity over product, change over persistence, novelty over continuity, and expression over determination. The constructing of identities - those processes through which actors in and around organizations claim, accept, negotiate, affirm, stabilize, maintain, reproduce, challenge, disrupt, destabilize, repair or otherwise relate to their sense of selves and others - has become a critically important topic in the study of organizations. This volume attempts to amplify - and possibly refract - contemporary debates amongst identity scholars that question established notions of identity as essence, entity, or thing. It calls Table of ContentsPART I: IDENTITY AND ORGANIZATIONS; PART II: GENERAL PROCESS PERSPECTIVES

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Book SynopsisIt has been widely acknowledged that in the past few decades, there has been a ''narrative turn'' - an interest in the storied nature of human life. However, very little work has discussed the role of imagination. Narrative Imagination and Everyday Life looks at how stories and imagination come together in our daily lives, influencing not only our thoughts about what we see and do, but also our contemplation of what is possible and what our limitations are. Without imagination, we are forever doomed to the here and now. But our imaginations are always influenced by our own particular experiences, which we recount to ourselves and others through stories - both told and untold. Combining scholarly research with personal experience, Andrews examines how story and imagination come together in different areas of life such as education, politics, and aging. She focuses on the importance of the narrative imagination when listening to the experiences of others who have very different experiencTrade ReviewThe sauce of this book is thickened by Andrewss vivid autoethnographic styleshe describes brief moments of clarity while sharing space with two million people at Obamas second inauguration or talking with her daughters friends about growing up. Such encounters show that there are stories everywhere, and so our work as oral history scholars and teachers is to stir conversations that embrace the transformative role of our imaginative, and sometimes imagined, lives. * Clive Muir, Stephen F. Austin State University; Oral History Review *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements ; Chapter One: Introduction: Trafficking In Human Possibilities ; Chapter Two: Knowledge, Belief, And Disbelief ; Chapter Three: Ageing ; Chapter Four: Education ; Chapter Five: Politics ; Conclusion ; Bibliography

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Book SynopsisThe book presents a new theory of personality, referred to as cognitive-experiential theory (CET). Currently there are a variety of personality theories that seem irreconcilable with each other. CET is integrative of all other major personality theories. This integration is accomplished by expanding upon current basic assumptions, including the assumption that all higher-order animals automatically construct an implicit theory of reality that is necessary for adapting to their environments and that is therefore inherently reinforcing. The system that accomplishes this is referred to as the experiential system, as it is an empirical system that adapts by automatically learning from experience. Because it operates without requiring conscious awareness it can be regarded as an adaptive unconscious system, however, this book reveals that the experiential system is not identical with an unconscious adaptive system, and is superior to that construct in several important respects.Humans, of cTable of ContentsAcknowledgments ; Introduction ; Part I. The Theory ; Chapter 1. The Basic Theory: Two Systems ; Chapter 2. Evidence in Real Life of Two Modes of Information Processing ; Chapter 3. The Content and Organization of the Experiential System ; with an Emphasis on Basic Needs and Beliefs ; Chapter 4. Motivation Further Considered and Emotions ; Chapter 5. Interactions Between and Within the Two Systems: Conflict, ; Compromises, Synergy, Repression, and Dissociation ; Part 2. Development and Adjustment ; Chapter 6. Development ; Chapter 7. Coping and Defense Mechanisms ; Chapter 8. The Maladaptive Behavior of Everyday Life ; Chapter 9. Neurosis, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Psychosis, and Autism ; Chapter 10. Depression ; Part 3. Clinical Applications ; Chapter 11. Psychotherapy 1: Constructive Thinking, Cognitive Therapy, ; Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy ; Chapter 12. Psychotherapy 2: Psychoanalytic Therapy, Client-centered ; Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Psychosynthesis, Cognitive- ; experiential Therapy, Relapse ; Chapter 13. Psychotherapy 3: Communicating with the Experiential System ; Communicating with the Experiential System Through the Use ; of Fantasy ; Part 4. Implications

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Book SynopsisHow do we as Americans define our identities? How do our stories represent who we are-our successes, our failures, our past, our future? Stories of redemption are some of the most powerful ways to express American identity and all that it can entail, from pain and anguish to joy and fulfillment. Psychologist Dan P. McAdams examines how these narratives, in which the hero is delivered from suffering to an enhanced status or state, represent a new psychology of American identity, and in turn, how they translate to understanding our own lives. In this revised and expanded edition of The Redemptive Self, McAdams shows how redemptive stories promote psychological health and civic engagement among contemporary American adults. He reveals how different kinds of redemptive stories compete for favor in American society, as presented in a dramatic case study comparing the life stories constructed by Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. McAdams provides new insight on race and religion in Table of ContentsPrologue How To Be Good in America ; Chapter 1 Redemption and the American Soul ; Chapter 2 The Generative Adult ; Chapter 3 Life Stories ; Chapter 4 How the Story Begins: The Chosen People ; Chapter 5 My Good Inner Self: From Emerson to Oprah ; Chapter 6 God Bless America ; Chapter 7 Black (and White) ; Chapter 8 Contaminated Plots, Vicious Circles ; Chapter 9 When Redemption Fails ; Chapter 10 Obama versus Bush: Competing Stories of Redemption ; Chapter 11 Culture, Narrative, and the Self ; Epilogue Final Thoughts and Confessions ; Notes ; References ; Index

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Book SynopsisAutoethnography is a method of research that involves describing and analyzing personal experiences in order to understand cultural experiences. The method challenges canonical ways of doing research and recognizes how personal experience influences the research process. Autoethnography acknowledges and accomodates subjectivity, emotionality, and the researcher''s influence on research. In this book, the authors provide a historical and conceptual overview of autoethnography. They share their stories of coming to autoethnography and identify key concerns and considerations that led to the development of the method. Next, they outline the purposes and practices--the core ideals--of autoethnography, how autoethnographers can accomplish these ideals, and why researchers might choose to do autoethnography. They describe the processes of doing autoethnography, conducting fieldwork, discussing ethics in research, and interpreting and analyzing personal experience, and they explore the various modes and techniques used and involved in writing autoethnography. They conclude with goals for creating and assessing autoethnography and describe the future of autoethnographic inquiry. Throughout, the authors provide numerous examples of their work and share key resources. This book will serve as both a guide to the practices of doing autoethnography and an exemplar of autoethnographic research processes and representations.Trade Review"Overall, the text provides a useful, detailed framework for embarking on autoethnographic research, and can be very informative to other qualitative researchers considering the utility of various methods when conceiving and designing a research study." --PsycCRITIQUESTable of ContentsAcknowledgments ; Chapter 1: Introduction to Autoethnography ; Chapter 2: Autoethnographic Research Design and Philosophy ; Chapter 3: Doing Autoethnography ; Chapter 4: Representing Autoethnography ; Chapter 5: Evaluating Autoethnography ; Chapter 6: Resources for Doing and Writing Autoethnography ; References

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Book SynopsisJULIA WILLERTON is Associate Lecturer at the Open University, UK. She is a Senior Examiner for a major exam board and has co-authored successful AS-Level and A-Level textbooks.

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Book SynopsisBrendan Gough is Professor of Social Psychology at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK. He has previously held lecturer posts at Sheffield Hallam University and Nottingham Trent University. He is a qualitative researcher interested in gender issues, especially concerning men and masculinities. Majella McFadden is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University, UK, where she teaches Critical Social Psychology. Her research is on female sexualities and includes project work with young women. Matthew McDonald is a visiting research fellow at Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand. He has taught and supervised undergraduate and postgraduate students on courses including social psychology, the social psychology of work and leisure, personality, abnormal psychology, history and philosophy of psychology, positive psychology and qualitative research methods.Trade Review"This is an excellent book, written in an engaging and lively style and suitable both to newcomers to Critical Psychology and to practitioners interested in the latest developments in this important area of psychology. Those interested in the future of social psychology have no further to look." - Dr Derek Hook, Department of Psychosocial Studies, Birkbeck College, UK "What a clear, comprehensive, and authoritative introduction to the important critical perspectives on social psychology! This text should be required reading for all psychology students early on in their studies." - Tod Sloan, Ph.D., Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Oregon, USA and Editor, Critical Psychology: Voices for ChangeTable of ContentsPART I: INTRODUCING CRITICAL SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 1. Critical Social Psychology: An Introduction 2. A Critical Look at Cognitive-Experimental Social Psychology 3. Doing Critical Social Psychology PART II: CLASSIC SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY TOPICS REVISITED 4. Social Influence 5. Prejudice in Practice PART III: SELF IN SOCIETY 6. Self, identity, subjectivity 7. Gendered and Sexual Identities PART IV: CRITICAL SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY APPLIED 8. Critical Health Psychology 9. Critical Work Psychology 10. Reflections on Critical Social Psychology.

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Book SynopsisAims to provide the clinician with tools to diagnose and treat severe cases of personality disorder, including borderline and narcissistic structures. The book describes techniques used by the author in clinical practice and theories formulated in his previous work.Table of ContentsContents: Preface Acknowledgements Part One: Diagnostic Considerations Part Two: Treatment of Borderline Personalities Part Three: Narcissistic Personalities: Clinical Theory and Treatment Part Four: Severe Regressions: Diagnosis and Treatment Part Five: Hospital Treatment References Index.

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Trade Review"A valuable contribution to the field of personality disorders and their treatment, written by the foremost authority on the subject."—Beth J. Seelig, M.D., Director, Emory Psychoanalytic Institute and Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Emory University School of Medicine

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