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The Personality Disorders Through the Lens of Attachment Theory and the Neurobiology Development of the Self

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The Personality Disorders Through the Lens of Attachment Theory and the Neurobiology Development of the Self: A Clinical Integration, edited by James F. Masterson, M.D. (Zeig, Tucker & Theisen, Inc., 2005). Hardcover book with dust jacket in Very Good condition (scuffs on dust jacket).

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The culmination of 40 years of research on the personality disorders, this book documents the breakthrough integration that has brought James Masterson s theory into its fullest possible dimension. Initially descriptive, it evolved into a developmental theory, then into a developmental object relations theory, and, finally, into a developmental self and object relations theory.

Now, with the recent emergence of attachment theory and the theory of the neurobiologic development of the self, the picture is complete and a clear and comprehensive statement depicting the origin and development of the personality disorders has taken shape.

Dr. Masterson and his fine team of coauthors assembled a rich and comprehensive volume that features discussions of transference and countertransference, consciousness, mother-infant attachment, the psychotherapy of trauma, therapeutic neutrality under challenge, among many other important topics.