The Self Explained: Why and How We Become Who We Are

by Roy F Baumeister and Roy F. Baumeister

Book Overview

The idea of the self is immediately familiar to everyone, yet elusive to define and understand. From pioneering researcher Roy F. Baumeister, this volume synthesizes a vast body of knowledge to provide a panoramic view of the human self--how it develops and functions, why it exists, and what problems it encounters on the journey through life. What are the benefits of self-knowledge, and how attainable is it? Do we have one self, or many? What...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1462553796
• ISBN13: 9781462553792
• Release Date: October 2023
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.9" x 9.0"