{"product_id":"women-and-borderline-personality-disorder-symptoms-and-stories-9780813528915","title":"Women and Borderline Personality Disorder","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eWomen and Borderline Personality Disorder\u003c\/i\u003e, Janet Wirth-Cauchon presents a feminist cultural analysis of the notions of “unstable” selfhood found in case narratives of women diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA superb, up-to-date feminist analysis of the borderline condition....Characterized by stereotypically feminine qualities, such as poor interpersonal boundaries and an unstable sense of self, borderline diagnosis has been questioned by many as a veiled replacement of the hysteria diagnosis....Wirth-Cauchon includes narratives from women exhibiting the theoretical underpinnings of the borderline diagnosis....The author is rigorous in her analysis, and mainstream academics and diagnosticians should take note lest they create yet another label that disregards the contradictory and conflicting expectations experienced by so many women. Includes an excellent bibliography and a wealth of good reference. Highly recommended. * Choice *\u003cbr\u003eThis book contributes to a rich, feminist interdisciplinary theoretical understanding of women's psychological distress, and represents an excellent companion volume to Dana Becker's book titled \u003ci\u003eThrough the Looking Glass\u003c\/i\u003e. * Psychology of Women Quarterly *\u003cbr\u003eWonderfully written....[The] argument proceeds with an impeccable and transparent logic, the writing is sophisticated, evocative, even inspired. This work should have enormous appeal. -- Kenneth Gergen * author of Realities and Relationships *\u003cbr\u003eImpressive in its synthesis of many different ideas...both clinicians and people diagnosed with BPD may find much of value in Wirth-Cauchon's thoughtful and provoking analysis. * Metapsychology *","brand":"Rutgers University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49405774496087,"sku":"9780813528915","price":27.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780813528915.jpg?v=1730493567","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/women-and-borderline-personality-disorder-symptoms-and-stories-9780813528915","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}