Masters of the Mind: Exploring the Story of Mental Illness from Ancient Times to the New Millennium Contributor(s): Millon (Author) |
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ISBN: 0471469858 ISBN-13: 9780471469858 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons OUR PRICE: $46.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2004 Annotation: Advance praise for MASTERS OF THE MIND "A magnificent work from an author who is, himself, a master of the mind." "Sweeping in scope and truly impressive in its scholarship, Millon's text traces historical developments and identifies the thinkers and scientists who from antiquity to the present time have shaped contemporary understanding of how the mind works. This captivating and informative volume will be appreciated and valued by all readers interested in the history of ideas." "Wide ranging, cohesive, and eminently readable, Theodore Millon's Masters of the Mind is a tour de force from one of the world's leading psychologists....a major touchstone for all those interested in these fascinating stories of mental disorders and the search for systems to understand and treat [them]." "A fascinating, informative, comprehensive, broad-minded, brilliant, and perceptive tour of the universe of views of mental function and dysfunction, this book helps the reader understand contributions from nearly every conceivably relevant discipline throughout history." |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Psychology | History - Psychology | Psychopathology - General |
Dewey: 616.890 |
LCCN: 2004043538 |
Physical Information: 1.39" H x 6.22" W x 9.56" (2.35 lbs) 641 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The compelling story of the quest to understand the human mind - and its diseases This engaging presentation of our evolving understanding of the human mind and the meaning of mental illness asks the questions that have fascinated philosophers, researchers, clinicians, and ordinary persons for millennia: What causes human behavior? What processes underlie personal functioning and psychopathology, and what methods work best to alleviate disorders of the mind? Written by Theodore Millon, a leading researcher in personality theory and psychopathology, it features dozens of illuminating profiles of famous clinicians and philosophers. |