The book's comprehensiveness is impressive; it is current in its thinking and important in a somewhat unknown area. . . . The book is quite integrative, especially given the various research interests of the authors. . . . Considering the interplay between Axis I and Axis II conditions and the important consequences of such comorbidities, this book should have great appeal to psychiatrists and other mental health care practitioners. It is an excellent reference book that I believe will stay current throughout the next several years at least.—Psychiatric Times

Personality and Psychopathology provides a welcome, scholarly and informative snapshot of the fast-moving fields of personality theory and development, and of personality psychopathology and its treatment. Some of the most well-known researchers and clinicians in the area are contributors to the volume, and the scope of their subject matter includes personality structure and its longitudinal course; assessment of personality styles, dimensions, or disorders; and treatment and outcome of personality disorders. The book is packed with useful information and is highly recommended to all mental health clinicians.—John M. Oldham, M.D., Elizabeth K. Dollard Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Medicine & Law, Columbia Univ College of Physicians & Surgeons, Director, New York State Psychiatric Institute

The annual volumes of the American Psychopathological Association have provided the mental health field with focused scholarly reviews. The present volume, edited by Dr. Cloninger is a pithy summary of the state of the art and science in the emerging field of personality and psychopathology. Himself a pioneer in this field, Dr. Cloninger is joined by a select group of clinical scientists who have done some of the most provocative research on personality.—Hagop Akiskal, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Director of International Mood Center, University of California, San Diego, California

This tersely written, yet broad-ranging volume illustrates that the subject of personality and psychopathology has grown rapidly in the past decade and now encompasses an impressive mix of carefully researched studies, clearly articulated theories, and well-documented applications to clinical practice. A roster of authoritative scholars and researchers illuminate the latest thinking on topics such as: What is normal personality? What is a personality disorder? What causes good and bad personality development? A number of papers derive their impetus from Dr. Cloninger's own elegant theory. One need not be a follower of Cloninger's model, however, to appreciate the depth of insight which he and his associates have brought to the study of personality disorders, a field that is now greatly enriched by this contribution to the literature.—Theodore Millon, Ph.D., Dean and Scientific Director, Institute for Advanced Studies in Personality and Psychopathology, Coral Gables, Florida

This multi-authored and well-edited volume is an important contribution to our understanding of the relationship of early childhood development and subsequent adult psychopathology. Research into personality assessment is well reviewed. Effects of genetic and psychosocial aspects of personality development are discussed and treatment outcome of personality disorders, from both a psychological and a pharmacological perspective, is presented. This comprehensive volume is an important contribution to our understanding of the role of personality, temperament and character and their relationships to the development of adult psychopathological disturbances.—David L. Dunner, M.D., Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Director, Center for Anxiety and Depression, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington