Narcissism
eBook - ePub

Narcissism

A Contemporary Introduction

  1. 124 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Narcissism

A Contemporary Introduction

About this book

Narcissism: A Contemporary Introduction provides a historical overview of this key foundational concept within psychoanalytic thought.

Richard Wood offers a critical overview of the theoretical landscape that characterizes the understanding of narcissism, referring to the work of Fromm, Rosenfeld, Kernberg, and Kohut, among others. He delineates and investigates three key forms of narcissism: severe, pathological narcissism that can result in extreme human suffering; narcissism that falls within the spectrum of Narcissistic Personality Disorder; and healthy forms of narcissism that are essential to successful personal, cultural, and creative development.

Using clinical examples throughout, Wood aids psychoanalysts and psychologists in training and practice in recognizing, evaluating, and treating patients with narcissistic personality traits. His thorough and jargon-free approach will also support students looking for a comprehensive overview of narcissism.

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Information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2024
Print ISBN
9781032649528
eBook ISBN
9781040125571
Edition
1
Topic
Psychology
Subtopic
Abnormal Psychology
Index
Psychology

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Endorsements Page
  3. Half-Title Page
  4. Series Page
  5. Title Page
  6. Copyright Page
  7. Dedication Page
  8. Contents
  9. Acknowledgments
  10. 1 A Confusing and Elusive Concept
  11. 2 Thick-Skinned or Grandiose Narcissism (GN) and Thin-Skinned or Vulnerable Narcissism (VN)
  12. 3 Clinical Examples of GN and VN
  13. 4 Alternative Conceptions of the VN/GN Relationship
  14. 5 Additional Clinical Examples
  15. 6 Relationship Between Self and Other
  16. 7 Narcissism as a Defense: Brief Consideration of Etiology
  17. Index