Narcissism and the Relational World

by William G. Herron

Overview

Narcissism and the Relational World is a comprehensive source of information about narcissism and its role in relationships. Herron depicts narcissism as a normal form of development and motivational force that may be expressed in both healthy and pathological ways. He discusses the development of the individual as a process involving the entire family and examines in great detail the narcissistic influence of parents on their children. He goes on to explore the role of narcissism in the development of psychological disorders and proposes that narcissism be used as on organizing principle for understanding motivation, development, and psychoanalytic interventions. Providing a review of the theories on narcissism as well as case studies dealing with the topic, Herron's study will be of interest to both academics and clinicians.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761814962
Publisher:	UPA
Publication date:	10/06/1999
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.18(w) x 9.24(h) x 0.81(d)

About the Author

William G. Herron Professor of Psychology, St. John's University in Jamaica, NY.

Table of Contents

chapter 1 The Meaning of Narcissism chapter 2 The Development of Narcissism chapter 3 Fathers and Narcissism chapter 4 Mothers and Narcissism chapter 5 Narcissism and Psychopathology chapter 6 The Narcissistic Hour chapter 7 Separation and Connection chapter 8 Narcissism as Organization chapter 9 References chapter 10 Index