Handbook of Personality: Theory and Research, Second Edition
"A 'must read' for all students of personality, this collection of thematic essays by leading scholars captures the vitality and excitement of theory and research in personality, testifies to the maturing of the science of personality psychology, and helps to define the leading edges for the next generations of inquiry in personality theory and research." --Mark Snyder, PhD, University of Minnesota"ThisHandbooktestifies to the richness and vitality of contemporary personality psychology, and is truly deserving of its name. It provides a comprehensive orientation to the field of personality by the breadth of topics included and by the depth of coverage in each chapter.  Particularly noteworthy is the emphasis on theoretical development supported by the integration of past and present research. TheHandbookis essential reading for personality researchers, and will make a superb text for advanced courses in personality." --Sarah E. Hampson, PhD, University of Surrey, UK"The new edition of theHandbook of Personalityoffers a splendid opportunity to catch up on the impressive scientific progress being made in the study of personality. This excellent volume combines comprehensive summaries of major research topics with up-to-date and thought-provoking syntheses of concepts and evidence. New advances in personality psychology from the past decade--one of the most exciting in its historical development--are given authoritative coverage, with many authors drawn from the outstanding new generation of scientific leaders in the field. The volume conveys a rousing sense of the vitality and rich agenda of this central area of inquiry within present-day psychological science." --Kenneth H. Craik, PhD, Institute of Personality and Social Research, University of California, Berkeley