Personality Disorders

Personality Disorders: Elements, History, Examples, and Research, 1st Edition, provides a systematic examination of ten personality disorders. Authored by Vera Sonja Maass, this reference work organizes clinical and contextual information into consistent profiles designed to facilitate clear information retrieval.

The volume covers essential parameters including symptoms, diagnosis, incidence, development, causes, and costs. In addition to reviewing theoretical frameworks and empirical research, the text examines how these conditions affect families, colleagues, and the wider community.

Case histories and dedicated Up Close features illustrate how disorders manifest across daily settings, making this volume a helpful resource for undergraduate students and academic programs in psychology, psychiatry, and social work.