Erik H. Erikson

Erik Erikson (1902-1994) was one of the most eminent and prolific psychologists of the 20th century. Over his long career he published a dozen books, including classics such as Childhood and Society; Identity, Youth, and Crisis; and Young Man Luther . He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award in 1970 for his biography Ghandi's Truth. It was also in 1970, when he retired from Harvard University, that Erikson began to rethink his earlier theories of development. He became increasingly occupied with the conflicts and challenges of adulthood--a shift from his earlier writings on the "identity crises" of adolescence. For the past twenty years, Carol Hoare has written extensively on various aspects of Erikson's work. She has been aided by access to Erikson's unpublished papers at Harvard, as well as cooperation with Joan Erikson, the psychologist's wife and longtime collaborator. By reconstructing Erikson's theory of adulthood from his unpublished papers, Hoare provides not only a much-needed revision of Erikson's work, but also a glimpse into the mind of one of the 20th century's most profound thinkers.

For decades Erik H. Erikson's concept of the stages of human development has deeply influenced the field of contemporary psychology. Incorporating new material by Joan M. Erickson, THE LIFE CYCLE COMPLETED eloquently closes the circle of Erik Erikson's theories, outlining the unique rewards and challenges--for both individuals and society--of very old age.

Fully updated to include current research and theoretical developments in the field, this third edition of 'Identity in Adolescence' examines the two way interaction of individual and social context in the process of identity formation.

Robert Ewen's An Introduction to Theories of Personality helps students unravel the mysteries of human behavior through its highly readable introduction to the ideas of the most significant theorists and related new research. Engaging biographical sketches open each chapter and unique capsule summaries help students review key concepts. Theories come alive through the inclusion of quotations from the theorists' writings and numerous applications, such as dream interpretation, psychopathology, and psychotherapy. Significant changes in the sixth edition include: *A Reorganization according to the five major perspectives (psychodynamic, humanistic, trait, behaviorist, and cognitive) to help clarify the major approaches to personality for the student. *New boxes at the beginning of each chapter to highlight the theorist's objectives and what he or she was trying to accomplish. *New glossaries of key concepts and of theorists, to help students organize their studies. *New tables and charts to help clarify distinctions between theorists. *Expanded applications to everyday life. *An increased emphasis on the social cognitive perspective, with a chapter devoted entirely to Albert Bandura. *Expanded material on the factor-analytic trait theory, with new material on the "Big Five" theory and Hans Eysenck. An Instructor's Manual With Test Questions contains an overview of each objective noted in the chapter opening and three types of exam questions: multiple-choice, and short and long essay. Dr. Ewen's revised text is intended for courses on theories of personality and/or psychology of personality.

Beginning with Freud's views on religion and mystical experience this volume surveys the work of 3 generations of psychoanalytic theorists. Special attention is given to objects relations theory and ego psychology.

At the threshold of the 21st Century many people are faced with a spiritual dilemma, where neither secularism nor religion seem adequate. The Psychology of Mature Spirituality addresses this dilemma. In each of the book's three sections - integrity, wisdom, and transcendence - distinguished contributors describe and analyse a mature form of spirituality that will be a hallmark of future years. This timely volume will appeal to those involved in psychology, psychoanalysis and religious studies.