Summary

This comprehensive, reader-friendly text has been revised and updated by the theorist behind major movements in personality studies. Its presentation of theorists' lives as well as their contributions to the field of personality, coupled with an outstanding pedagogical program, separates this text from others on the market. *Addition of even more case studies shifts emphasis further toward a humanistic approach. *E-mail Interaction feature (located at the end of each chapter) poses thought-provoking questions to students, who in turn can engage in discussions directly with the author via e-mail. *Expanded coverage of Freuds famous cases and existentialism, the latter of which is explored in four chapters and now includes Rollo Mays ideas. *Incorporates new information on such hot, contemporary topics as The Bell Curve, emotional intelligence, and the eugenics scandal that cost Raymond Cattell a prestigious award. *Provides a comprehensive introduction to the key personality theorists by combining biographical information on each theorist with their contributions to the field *Contains chapter opening questions, chapter ending summaries, and essay/critical thinking questions to fa