Book description
A revision of the leading textbook on personality disorders by renowned
expert Theodore Millon
"Personalities are like impressionistic paintings. At a
distance, each person is 'all of a piece'; up close, each is a
bewildering complexity of moods, cognitions, and
motives."
-Theodore Millon
Exploring the continuum from normal personality traits to the
diagnosis and treatment of severe cases of personality disorders,
Personality Disorders in Modern Life, Second Edition is unique in its
coverage of both important historical figures and contemporary
theorists in the field. Its content spans all the major
disorders-Antisocial, Avoidant, Depressive, Compulsive, Histrionic,
Narcissistic, Paranoid, Schizoid, and Borderline-as well as their many
subtypes. Attention to detail and in-depth discussion of the
subtleties involved in these debilitating personality disorders make
this book an ideal companion to the DSM-IV(TM).
Fully updated with the latest research and theory, this important
text features:
- Discussion of the distinctive clinical features and
developmental roots of personality disorders
- Balanced coverage of the major theoretical
perspectives-biological, psychodynamic, interpersonal, cognitive,
and evolutionary
- Individual chapters on all DSM-IV(TM) personality disorders and
their several subtypes and mixtures
- Case studies throughout the text that bring to life the many
faces of these disorders
Including a new assessment section that singles out behavioral
indicators considered to have positive predictive power for the
disorders, this Second Edition also includes a special focus on
developmental, gender, and cultural issues specific to each disorder.
A comprehensive reference suitable for today's practitioners,
Personality Disorders in Modern Life, Second Edition features a clear
style that also makes it a valuable resource for advanced
undergraduate and graduate students. The most thorough book of its
kind, this Second Edition is a powerful, practical resource for all
trainees and professionals in key mental health fields, such as
psychology, social work, and nursing.
Theodore Millon, PhD, DSc, is one of the world's
leading authorities on personality disorders. Developer of the widely
used Millon personality assessment inventories, he has been the editor
of the Journal of Personality Disorders, President of the
International Society for the Study of Personality Disorders, and a
key member of the DSM-III™ and DSM-IV™ committees on personality disorders.
Seth Grossman, PsyD, is a codeveloper of several personality
inventories, and coauthor of numerous theoretical, research, and
clinical papers with Dr. Millon.
Carrie Millon, PhD, is former EAP director of the University of
Miami and currently Associate Director of the Institute for Advanced
Studies of Personology and Psychopathology (IASPP).
Sarah Meagher, PhD, is a research clinician practicing health
psychology in the behavior medicine programs of Kaiser Permanente
mental health services in California.
Rowena Ramnath, PsyD, is a research associate at IASPP and
specializes in forensic psychology and Internet addiction.
