Psychopathology and personality dimensions: The Selected works of Gordon Claridge

The World Library of Psychologists series features career-long collections of international experts' finest pieces. Professor Gordon Claridge's book "Psychopathology and Personality Dimensions" presents a model of mental health that blurs the line between madness and sanity, re-evaluating schizotypy as the end of a continuum experienced by all. The collection includes influential publications on schizotypy, psychoticism, personality disorders, and drug techniques. It is an essential resource for those engaged in the field.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 266 pages
Publication date: 21 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The World Library of Psychologists series presents career-long collections of esteemed experts' finest works, encompassing extracts from books, key articles, significant research findings, and their major theoretical contributions. In this captivating collection, Professor Gordon Claridge delves into the evolution of a model of mental health that challenges the traditional distinction between madness and sanity. He explores conditions such as schizophrenia and other forms of psychosis as dimensions of 'normal personality and temperament rather than separate abnormalities.' Collaborating with the late Hans Eysenck, Claridge is renowned for his groundbreaking research on personality and psychological disorders, which has led to a revised understanding of the spectrum of psychotic traits.

The concept of schizotypy, re-evaluated by Claridge, presents mental illness as a part of a continuum that we all experience, rather than as a pathology exclusive to a few individuals. Psychopathology and Personality Dimensions is a compilation of some of the authors' most influential publications on schizotypy, psychoticism, personality disorders, and the use of drug techniques to investigate normal and abnormal individual differences. Throughout the book, Professor Claridge provides specially-written retrospectives, offering insights into his work and its place in the broader literature. This collection serves as a testament to a radical and influential model of mental illness that continues to resonate today.

For those engaged or interested in the field of personality and psychological disorders, this book is an indispensable resource. It offers a comprehensive exploration of the latest research, theories, and practical applications, providing valuable insights into the complexities of human behavior and mental health.

Weight: 490g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032476186