Personality Disorders: A Short History of Narcissistic, Borderline, Antisocial, and Other Types by Allan V. Horwitz (review).
Published In: Bulletin of the History of Medicine, 2024, v. 98, n. 1. P. 169 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Pearl, Sharrona 3 of 3
Abstract
"Allan V. Horwitz. Personality Disorders: A Short History of Narcissistic, Borderline, Antisocial, and Other Types" is a book that provides an overview of personality disorders, personality as a whole, and the history of both personality and disorders. The author argues that personality disorders are complex and influenced by social, political, and historical conditions. The book explores the history of psychology and psychiatry, highlighting the challenges of studying personality and its disorders. It also discusses the limitations of the medical model and quantitative approaches to understanding the self. Overall, the book offers a comprehensive and accessible perspective on the subject. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Bulletin of the History of Medicine. 2024/03, Vol. 98, Issue 1, p169
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Health and Medicine
- Publication Date:2024
- ISSN:0007-5140
- DOI:10.1353/bhm.2024.a929788
- Accession Number:177901520
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