Personality and Personal Growth [Hardcover]

Robert Frager (Author), James Fadiman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1997 | ISBN-10: 0321011929 | ISBN-13: 978-0321011923 | Edition: 4th

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).

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From the Back Cover

Unique in its cross-cultural, global, and gender-balanced perspectives, this humanistic text by James Fadiman and Robert Frager once again explores the positive aspects of major personality theorists, stressing each one's relevance for personal understanding.

Features within each chapter include Internet references, relevant quotes, full biographies, and Personal Reflection boxes that encourage students to apply the theories and concepts they are learning to their own lives.

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About the Author

James Fadiman received his Ph.D. in psychology from Stanford University and has taught at San Francisco State University, Brandeis University, and Stanford. He has his own consulting firm and offers seminars to executives and educators in the United States and abroad. He has written or edited books on holistic health, goalsetting, and abnormal psychology, is an editor for two journals, and sits on the board of several corporations concerned with the preservation of natural resources.

Robert Frager received his Ph.D. in social psychology from Harvard University, where he was a teaching assistant to Erik Erikson. He has taught psychology at ITC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz and is the founder and first president of the Institute for Transpersonal Psychology. He is also past president of the Association for Transpersonal Psychology. Author of several books and numerous articles in psychology and related fields, he is currently director of the spiritual-guidance program at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in Palo Alto, California.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 602 pages
• Publisher: Longman Pub Group; 4th edition (August 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321011929
• ISBN-13: 978-0321011923
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 11.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,707,249 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Personailtty and personal growth, August 27, 2000

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Elaine J. Copeland (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Personality and Personal Growth (Hardcover)

This text is organized in a way that allows the reader to examine each personality theory in the context in which the theorist lived. The authors provide a historical context and present the antecedents that helped to shape each theorist's own personal growth. Students began to understand how and why psychological theory was shaped during a particular period in history and the disciplines that provide the framework of theory development. Each theorist is presented as a person whose life and experiences contributed to their subjective and objective methods used in the development of their paarticular theory. The reader is encouraged to crtical evaluate the theory and the theorists within an historical context. and to engage in self examination as well. It is an excelent text for students who are beganning to study theorys of personality.

5.0 out of 5 stars two thumbs up, September 11, 2010

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This review is from: Personality and Personal Growth (5th Edition) (Hardcover)

The book arrived early and in better-than-advertised condition (did the previous owner even read it?). Excellent service and product.

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This review is from: Personality and Personal Growth (5th Edition) (Hardcover)

There was some highlighting and I was disappointed with that; however, I cannot recall if the seller stated this or not and it may have been an oversight on my part. I normally do not order books with highlights if it was stated. Book was delivered quickly. The covering was in great condition.