An Introduction to Theories of Personality - Softcover

Ewen, Robert B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 080582720X ISBN 13: 9780805827200

Publisher: Lawrence Erlbaum Assoc Inc, 1997

Synopsis

In this highly readable fifth edition of his proven text, Robert Ewen presents the ideas of the most important personality theorists, describes new research relevant to them, and provides a new case history section. Intended as an introduction to personality theory, the book's major goals are:

* to stimulate enthusiasm for the provocative problems of personality,
* to provide a solid foundation for further study, and

* to promote interest in the primary sources on which this secondary one is based.

A prologue introduces each of the five major sections of the text, and comparisons are made among the various theories where appropriate. Other special features include: integration of numerous first-hand quotations into the text, capsule summaries of important concepts throughout to help students learn the many definitions presented in each chapter, and introductions to such theoretical applications as dream interpretation, psychopathology, psychotherapy, work, religion, education, and literature.

Individual chapter study questions are designed to stimulate thought, discussion, and debate; and appendices offer case histories plus practical and personal examples to illustrate and clarify the study questions.

About this title

Synopsis

This volume presents important theorists in the area of personality. This edition incorporates new material dealing with major research areas, as well as a new case history section. Intended as an introduction to personality theory, this work's major goals are: to stimulate enthusiasm for this important and provocative area; to provide a solid foundation for further study; and to promote interest in the primary sources on which this secondary one is based. A prologue introduces each of the five major sections of the text, and comparisons are made among the various theories where appropriate. Other features include: integration of numerous first-hand quotations into the text; capsule summaries of important concepts throughout to help students learn the many definitions presented in each chapter; and introductions to such theoretical applications as dream interpretation, psychopathology, psychotherapy, work, religion, education and literature. Individual chapter study questions are designed to stimulate thought, discussion and debate, and appendices offer case histories, plus practical and personal examples to illustrate and clarify the study questions.

About the Author

Robert B. Ewen, Ph.D., teaches advanced placement psychology at Gulliver Preparatory School in Miami, Florida.  He previously taught at New York University and Florida International University.  Dr. Ewen is also the co-author of a successful college text on statistics for the behavioral sciences that is currently in its sixth edition.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lawrence Erlbaum Assoc Inc
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 080582720X
• ISBN 13: 9780805827200
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English