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Overview"This volume provides an integrative theory firmly grounded in current psychology of the self, and offers a fresh, compelling account of one of psychology's most enigmatic behavior patterns. Professor Baumeister provides comprehensive coverage of historical and cross-cultural theories and empirical data on masochism and presents recent, original data drawn from a large data set of anonymous masochistic scripts of fantasies and favorite experiences. Drawn from the latest social psychological research and theories, Professor Baumeister returns the emphasis to the original and proto-typical form of masochism -- sexual masochism - - and explains these phenomena as a means of releasing the individual from the burden of self-awareness. It is the first volume to present a psychological theory compatible with the mounting evidence that most masochists are not mentally ill nor does masochism derives from sadism. Instead, Professor Baumeister finds that masochism emerges as an escapist response to the problematic nature of selfhood and he attempts to foster an understanding of sexual masochism that emphasizes both ""escape from self"" and ""construction of meaning"" hypotheses. The book is directed at all those interested in the self and identity in paradoxical behavior patterns and in the construction of meaning, presenting specific clinical recommendations." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Roy F. BaumeisterPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Psychology Press Ltd Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.362kg ISBN: 9781138876064ISBN 10: 1138876062 Pages: 254 Publication Date: 23 April 2015 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsBaumeister's....book has power and his insights become useful both for players and for people like psychologists who have a burning need to understand what other people just accept. -Spectator The author's steadfast scientific detachment results both in freshly presented ideas and in an undynamic and partitive view. Clearly written, with terms explained....Undergraduates could follow this text, and would understand the issues more readily than from reading the prevailing psychoanalytic sources. -CHOICE Author InformationRoy F. Baumeister Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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