The Dynamics of Infidelity

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amp ldquo Josephs (Adelphi Univ.) imagines his book, The Dynamics of Infidelity, as a bridge between researchers and clinicians. The result is an organized, accessible, carefully researched textbook on infidelity. Josephs amp rsquo s relationship science approach smoothly blends social, personality, and evolutionary psychology with psychodynamics, marital communications skills, and mindfulness approaches to treatment (among others). The tone avoids being judgmental without compromising the quality of the arguments and evidence. amp rdquo -Choice Josephs (Adelphi Univ.) imagines his book, The Dynamics of Infidelity, as a bridge between researchers and clinicians. The result is an organized, accessible, carefully researched textbook on infidelity. Josephs amp rsquo s relationship science approach smoothly blends social, personality, and evolutionary psychology with psychodynamics, marital communications skills, and mindfulness approaches to treatment (among others). The tone avoids being judgmental without compromising the quality of the arguments and evidence.

(Choice) This book is detailed and sophisticated in discussing the psychological foundations of cheating. Individual, couple, and family therapists will find it helpful when looking for literature addressing infidelity and especially the relational dynamics involved in infidelity.

(Doody's Reviews) Josephs has conducted groundbreaking research on jealousy and infidelity in couples. This book is his magnum opus: a brilliant, accessible synthesis of social, evolutionary, personality, and relationship science and a thoroughly sophisticated discussion of clinical applications.

- John T. Jost, PhD, Codirector of the Center for Social and Political Behavior and Professor of Psychology and Politics, New York University, New York Josephs approaches the cultural hot button area of infidelity by masterfully bringing together academic scholarship and clinical acumen. His breadth of knowledge and respect for ordinarily disparate areas of psychological research and clinical practice bring light to an area that has been shrouded in misunderstanding and contradiction.

- George Stricker, PhD, Professor of Psychology, American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Northern Virginia, Arlington Clinicians of all orientations will find this book to be an invaluable resource when treating both couples and individuals who are struggling with infidelity or tensions around conflicting needs for trusting intimacy and sexual excitement. Josephs balances clinical sophistication with practical utility in a text that is destined to become a standard in the field.

- Jeremy D. Safran, PhD, Professor of Psychology, The New School for Social Research, New York, NY