Personality and Personal Growth

This unique text features a truly global perspective that includes Far Eastern theories, feminist theories, and full biographies of every major figure discussed. Each theory is presented in a positive, constructive light for greater ease of understanding and the authors' clear and direct writing style New pedagogical features such as "Chapter Highlights" and "Key Concepts" to insure comprehension of the more difficult material. "Personal Reflection" boxes in each chapter inspire the students to apply these theories to their own lives. Includes new chapters on Anna Freud and the post-Freudians, as well as a new chapter on Karen Horney (written by her foremost biographer, Bernard Paris).