Masters of the Mind: Exploring the Story of Mental Illness from Ancient Times to the New Millennium

Advance praise for MASTERS OF THE MIND "A magnificent work from an author who is, himself, a master of the mind." –Raymond D. Fowler, PhD Past president and former CEO of the American Psychological Association "Sweeping in scope and truly impressive in its scholarship, Millon's text traces historical developments and identifies the thinkers and scientists who from antiquity to the present time have shaped contemporary understanding of how the mind works. This captivating and informative volume will be appreciated and valued by all readers interested in the history of ideas." –Irving B. Weiner, PhD University of South Florida "Wide ranging, cohesive, and eminently readable, Theodore Millon's Masters of the Mind is a tour de force from one of the world's leading psychologists....a major touchstone for all those interested in these fascinating stories of mental disorders and the search for systems to understand and treat [them]." –Jeffrey J. Magnavita, PhD Connecticut Center for Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy "A fascinating, informative, comprehensive, broad-minded, brilliant, and perceptive tour of the universe of views of mental function and dysfunction, this book helps the reader understand contributions from nearly every conceivably relevant discipline throughout history." –Lorna Smith Benjamin, PhD University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute