
Personality Development
Open University Press
Published on 16. October 2003
Book
Hardback
176 pages
978-0-335-20636-0 (ISBN)
Description
This book draws out the essence of a range of personality theories in a clear and accessible way, moving from the seminal works of Freud and other prominent analytical theorists, to the stage theories of Erikson and Levinson and the development of personality as it is viewed in existential and person-centred theory. It seeks not only to highlight the salient points of the theories but also to critique them and examine important aspects of personality development neglected by previous books on this topic such as spirituality and the development of racial identity and gender. The book reflects strongly on the context from which the theories sprang and seeks to trace how this context has influenced the theorists and their disciples. It also highlights the similarities between the concepts and structure of many of the theories. The authors, both themselves experienced counsellors and trainers, try to evaluate which elements of the theories can be useful to the work of the therapist in the twenty first century. The book is illustrated by examples from their case work.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Milton Keynes
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 224 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
320 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-335-20636-0 (9780335206360)
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Persons
Valerie Simanowitz is a consultant, supervisor and trainer. Currently he is working independently. Previously he was Director of Consulting Diploma Person Centered in Lewisham College.
Content
Series editor's preface
Preface
Psychoanalytic/psychodynamic developmental theories
The developmental theories of Erikson and Levinson
Personality development in person-centred theory
Existential approaches
Moral development
Feminist critiques of developmental theories
Cultural factors in personality development (with particular reference to black identity)
Transpersonal and psycho-spiritual psychology
Conclusion
References
Index.
Preface
Psychoanalytic/psychodynamic developmental theories
The developmental theories of Erikson and Levinson
Personality development in person-centred theory
Existential approaches
Moral development
Feminist critiques of developmental theories
Cultural factors in personality development (with particular reference to black identity)
Transpersonal and psycho-spiritual psychology
Conclusion
References
Index.