Details each of the 10 personality disorders, in a format that makes locating information easy.Personality Disorders systematically explores 10 personality disorders. Each chapter presents a comprehensive and in-depth picture of a particular disorder and its effects, not only on those who suffer from it but also on family, friends, and colleagues as well as the community at large. Chapters focus on important parameters such as symptoms, diagnosis, incidence, history, development, causes, effects, and costs. Relevant case histories and Up Close sections illustrate how the disorder may manifest in different environments and reveal how the disorder can affect a person's interactions within society, at work, and in personal relationships. Research and theories about each particular disorder are also included. Every chapter closes with a discussion of various treatment approaches and a brief list of references, providing for a meaningful presentation for readers at the undergraduate student level and beyond.

Series ForewordIntroduction1 Antisocial Personality Disorder2 Avoidant Personality Disorder3 Borderline Personality Disorder4 Dependent Personality Disorder5 Histrionic Personality Disorder6 Narcissistic Personality Disorder7 Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder8 Paranoid Personality Disorder9 Schizoid Personality Disorder10 Schizotypal Personality DisorderGlossaryResourcesIndexAbout the Author