Personality Theory, 2nd Edition

Personality Theory is a lively and accessible introduction to the  major theoretical perspectives that inform contemporary research on  personality. Tracing the work of individual theorists within the context  of the eight overarching paradigms used to explain the origins and  organization of human behavior, author Douglas Crowne provides an  even-handed overview of each theorist's contributions to the field.
Students  are encouraged to think critically by assessing the theorists'  strengths and weaknesses, while pointing to what remains valuable and  groundbreaking in their work. This second edition has been thoroughly  updated and boasts new pedagogy, a new chapter on personality disorders,  and new part divisions reflecting the basic paradigms. Engaging with a  lucid narrative, Personality Theory is an exceptionally fascinating and  readable text.