This book is primarily about self-determination and competence (with particular emphasis on the former), and about the processes and structures that relate to these needs.
This is a disturbing book, but one that has never been more necessary' Malcolm Gladwell, author of The Tipping Point and Blink 'This important book is very readable' Spectator
'Personality Theories' by Albert Ellis - the founding father of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy - provides a comprehensive review of all major theories of personality including theories of personality pathology.
In addition, the book examines the social and ethical implications of these ideas and of new technologies that may soon offer the means to predict or manipulate human traits.