The Art and Science of Personality Development

*Unique volume outlining a compelling theory of how people come to be who they are over the course of their lives. *A renowned expert and author, McAdams blends research findings with rich portraits of individual lives. *Three-level model: examines the person as a social actor with a unique temperament, a motivated agent who pursues goals, and an author who constructs a personal life story. *Primarily for scholars and students of personality, the book is also engaging and accessible for general readers.