The psychology of personal constructs Vol 1 A theory of personality

First published in 1992. Unavailable for many years this is a reissue of George Kelly's classic work. It is the bible of personal construct psychology written by its founder. The first volume presents the theory of personal construct psychology and the second volume shows the implications for clinical practice. Book Cover......Page 1 Title......Page 4 Contents......Page 5 List of figures and tables......Page 9 Preface to Volume One......Page 12 Editor's introduction......Page 18 Constructive alternativism The underlying philosophical position is stated and specifications for a theory of personality are outlined.......Page 22 Basic theory A new theory of personality is proposed. The fundamental postulate is stated and is then elaborated by means of eleven corollaries.......Page 51 The nature of personal constructs The personal way in which constructs are used is described. Their formal aspects are related to a dimensional scheme. The manner in which constructs are altered is ou......Page 93 The clinical setting The clinical work setting in which a theory of personality ought to prove itself useful is described. Specifications for a clinically useful instrument are defined.......Page 147 The Repertory Test The structure, analysis, and clinical use of a new test are developed.......Page 171 The analysis of self-characterization Techniques arising out of the theoretical position are applied to a sample of clinical protocol.......Page 258 Fixed-role therapy A special psychotherapeutic technique, illustrating the exploitation of the theoretical position, is described in detail.......Page 287 Dimensions of diagnosis Design specifications for psychodiagnostic constructs are laid down, and a partial repertory of such constructs is proposed.......Page 354 Dimensions of transition The development of the repertory of psychodiagnostic constructs is continued with emphasis upon the transitions in a client's life. Such terms as anxiety, hostility, and guil......Page 378 Bibliography......Page 412 Index......Page 414

Examining two centuries of Balkan politics, from the emergence of nationalism to the retreat of Communist power in 1989, this is the first book to systematically argue that many of the region's problems are external in origin.

A decade of instability in the Balkan states of southeast Europe has given the region one of the worst images in world politics. The Balkans has become synonymous with chaos and extremism. Balkanization, meaning conflict arising from the fragmentation of political power, is a condition feared across the globe. This new text assesses the key issues of Balkan politics, showing how the development of exclusive nationalism has prevented the region’s human and material resources from being harnessed in a constructive way.

It argues that the proximity of the Balkans to the great powers is the main reason for instability and decline. Britain, Russia, Austria-Hungary, France and finally the USA had conflicting ambitions and interests in the region. Russia had imperial designs before and after the 1917 Revolution. The Western powers sometimes tolerated these or encouraged undemocratic local forces to exercise control in order to block further Soviet expansion.

Leading authority Tom Gallagher examines the origins of these Western prejudices towards the Balkans, tracing the damaging effects of policies based on Western lethargy and cynicism, and reassesses the negative image of the region, its citizens, their leadership skills and their potential to overcome crucial problems.

Annotation Examining two centuries of Balkan politics, from the emergence of nationalism to the retreat of Communist power in 1989, this is the first book to systematically argue that many of the region's problems are external in origin. A decade of instability in the Balkan states of southeast Europe has given the region one of the worst images in world politics. The Balkans has become synonymous with chaos and extremism. Balkanization, meaning conflict arising from the fragmentation of political power, is a condition feared across the globe. This new text assesses the key issues of Balkan politics, showing how the development of exclusive nationalism has prevented the region€™s human and material resources from being harnessed in a constructive way. It argues that the proximity of the Balkans to the great powers is the main reason for instability and decline. Britain, Russia, Austria-Hungary, France and finally the USA had conflicting ambitions and interests in the region. Russia had imperial designs before and after the 1917 Revolution. The Western powers sometimes tolerated these or encouraged undemocratic local forces to exercise control in order to block further Soviet expansion. Leading authority Tom Gallagher examines the origins of these Western prejudices towards the Balkans, tracing the damaging effects of policies based on Western lethargy and cynicism, and reassesses the negative image of the region, its citizens, their leadership skills and their potential to overcome crucial problems. Raises critical questions that challenge our fundamental assumptions about human change processes, Kelly's work meets its intended mark. Issued from an age nearly two generations past, the value of Kelly's treatise remains undiminished in contemporary times, assuring its generative, as well as historical, value in the years ahead V. 1. Theory Of Personality -- V. 2. Clinical Diagnosis & Psychotherapy. George A. Kelly. Reprint. Originally Published: New York : Norton, C1955. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.