
Humility
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Dr. Everett Worthington Jr. has dedicated his life to the study and teaching of marriage and family-related topics.
He is a professor of psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University and has taught at the Universityrsquo;s American Psychological Association–accredited psychology (counseling) program for almost twenty years. A prolific writer and producer of multimedia resources, Dr. Worthington has published twelve books on marriage and family topics and has several others in press or under contract. Additionally, he has published over one hundred chapters or papers in refereed journals and has produced numerous videotapes and audiotapes. Dr. Worthington has won national recognition for his research and teaching and is frequently requested as a speaker before national audiences.
He has provided over one hundred convention presentations and colloquia and has given over fifty presentations at professional workshops and conferences, mostly on marital therapy and enrichment. No stranger to the media, Dr. Worthington and his work have been featured on numerous television and radio programs, newspapers and magazines. He is also a member of nearly ten professional organizations.
Content
Introduction / ix
Paradoxes and Potentials of Humility / 3
Heroes of Humility / 17
What Do These Heroes Have in Common? / 37
Can We Learn Humility? / 51
What Does Science Tell Us about Humility? / 79
The Spirit of Humility / 99
References / 107
Select Books about Humility / 109
About the Author / 111