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Self-Esteem Issues and Answers: A Sourcebook of Current Perspectives, by Michael H. Kernis, 2006, New York: Psychology Press, may stand as one of the most important books written on self-esteem in the past decade or more. Although there have been several comprehensive looks at the field that stand as classics, none has taken the unique approach found in this one. Kernis developed a list of most of the major issues in the area of self-esteem and then identified leading experts in each one. Next, he invited them to write a short summary of their position on their respective areas of expertise. The result is a broad and state-of-the-art look at self-esteem today presented by people who have established credentials in the field. This book is especially important because it reveals a new vitality, depth, and sophistication in the field that has been overlooked recently by those who only wish to criticize or ignore work on self-esteem. This collection of writings ranges from the critical issue of defining self-esteem, through work on the personal and social functions of self-esteem, to the importance of enhancing self-esteem in the clinical setting and elsewhere. The text is a must have for those who are interested in what is happening in this area of psychology, critics of the field notwithstanding. No comprehensive library on the topic should be without this volume.