Personality Disorders: Elements, History, Examples, and Research

This sourcebook offers a systematic and accessible introduction to ten recognized personality disorders. Each chapter presents a comprehensive and in—depth picture of a particular disorder and its impact not only on those who suffer from it but also on family, friends, and colleagues as well as the community at large.

Each chapter focuses on a specific disorder in depth, exploring important parameters such as symptoms, diagnosis, incidence, history, development, causes, effects, and costs. ...