Personality Disorders in Modern Life (PDF)

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.