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Author : Wilhelm Stekel
Release : 1953
Genre : Masochism
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Book Synopsis Sadism and Masochism by : Wilhelm Stekel
Download or read book Sadism and Masochism written by Wilhelm Stekel. This book was released on 1953. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Theodore Millon
Release : 2012-06-12
Genre : Psychology
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Book Synopsis Personality Disorders in Modern Life by : Theodore Millon
Download or read book Personality Disorders in Modern Life written by Theodore Millon. This book was released on 2012-06-12. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revision of the leading textbook on personality disorders by renowned expert Theodore Millon "Personalities are like impressionistic paintings. At a distance, each person is 'all of a piece'; up close, each is a bewildering complexity of moods, cognitions, and motives." -Theodore Millon Exploring the continuum from normal personality traits to the diagnosis and treatment of severe cases of personality disorders, Personality Disorders in Modern Life, Second Edition is unique in its coverage of both important historical figures and contemporary theorists in the field. Its content spans all the major disorders-Antisocial, Avoidant, Depressive, Compulsive, Histrionic, Narcissistic, Paranoid, Schizoid, and Borderline-as well as their many subtypes. Attention to detail and in-depth discussion of the subtleties involved in these debilitating personality disorders make this book an ideal companion to the DSM-IV(TM). Fully updated with the latest research and theory, this important text features: Discussion of the distinctive clinical features and developmental roots of personality disorders Balanced coverage of the major theoretical perspectives-biological, psychodynamic, interpersonal, cognitive, and evolutionary Individual chapters on all DSM-IV(TM) personality disorders and their several subtypes and mixtures Case studies throughout the text that bring to life the many faces of these disorders Including a new assessment section that singles out behavioral indicators considered to have positive predictive power for the disorders, this Second Edition also includes a special focus on developmental, gender, and cultural issues specific to each disorder. A comprehensive reference suitable for today's practitioners, Personality Disorders in Modern Life, Second Edition features a clear style that also makes it a valuable resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate students. The most thorough book of its kind, this Second Edition is a powerful, practical resource for all trainees and professionals in key mental health fields, such as psychology, social work, and nursing.
Author : Lisa Zunshine
Release : 2015
Genre : Literary Criticism
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Book Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Cognitive Literary Studies by : Lisa Zunshine
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Cognitive Literary Studies written by Lisa Zunshine. This book was released on 2015. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford Handbook of Cognitive Literary Studies applies developments in cognitive science to a wide range of literary texts that span multiple historical periods and numerous national literary traditions.
Author : Thomas Moore
Release : 1990
Genre : Literary Criticism
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Book Synopsis Dark Eros by : Thomas Moore
Download or read book Dark Eros written by Thomas Moore. This book was released on 1990. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Natalie Love
Release : 2013
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Book Synopsis The Other Side of Sadism by : Natalie Love
Download or read book The Other Side of Sadism written by Natalie Love. This book was released on 2013. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study compares the Duchess of Cervantes' Don Quixote with certain rebellious women from Zayas' tales in Novelas amorosas y ejemplares and Desenganos amorosos to show how these female characters deconstruct forms of masculine control as a form of empowerment. These women subvert the gender power structure by taunting men's masculinity, inverting sexual norms, and displaying sadistic behaviors. The Duchess and the evil women of Zayas' tales usurp the role of the cruel abuser that was typically reserved for men. They are female sadists who possess a desire to subject the male (and sometimes female) body to submission, denigration, and even violence as a form of pleasure and sexual fulfillment. They also use psychological sexual cruelty to humiliate men and deprive them of their phallic power. The first part of this study explains the gender relations of 17th- century Spain and it shows how men used cruelty, violence, and sexuality to control women. The second part compares the Duchess of Don Quixote and Zayas' devious women to show how all of these women use sexual cruelty to deconstruct these forms of masculine power. Lastly, it analyzes Cervantes' and Zayas' motives for portraying these evil female characters and reveals their differing views on female sexuality. This study draws on numerous primary sources from 17-century Spain, including literary works, paintings, and even legal and religious documents to show how destructive gender relationships led to hostile sexual encounters in which not only men, but also women derived pleasure from sexual cruelty. Although many scholars have analyzed sexually abusive behavior in men of Golden Age Spain, there are few studies on female sexual cruelty from this time period. By analyzing these sadistic females, this study deepens our understanding of the sexual tensions in the period. Women's constant internalization of abuse and sexual repression eventually led them to transform themselves from innocent victims into aggressive abusers who derived pleasure from humiliating and degrading men. Scholars have long recognized the influence that Cervantes had on Zayas' novellas; however, there is no study that compares the sadistic Duchess of Don Quixote with Zayas' evil women. An analysis of these female characters not only provides insight to the gender relations of baroque Spain, but it also forms a new connection between these two authors that has not yet been acknowledged.
