Overview
Kazimierz Dabrowski's Theory of Positive Disintegration (TPD), which includes the widely known ""overexcitabilities,"" is one of the most influential theories in gifted education. This groundbreaking book, edited by Dr. Sal Mendaglio, brings together information from leading professionals, many of whom knew Dr. Dabrowski himself, and provides readers with a diversity of perspectives on TPD. It summarizes the research and application of TPD and compares it to other theories of personality and psychological development. This is a thought-provoking textbook that provides powerful insights and information not previously published about Dabrowski's theory.
Full Product Details
Author: Sal Mendaglio
Publisher: Great Potential Press Inc
Imprint: Great Potential Press Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 15.50cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.531kg
ISBN: 9780910707848
ISBN 10: 0910707847
Pages: 332
Publication Date: 01 January 2008
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
A major contribution! A comprehensive description, analysis, and discussion of Dabrowski's theory of oversensitivities and Positive Disintegration. Essential reading for anyone interested in learning more about personality development in gifted individuals. Jerald Grobman, M.D. Psychiatrist and Supervisor of psychology, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City This book collects for the first time articles written by some of the prime followers of Polish psychologist Kazimierz Dabrowski's work. Many of the authors were colleagues or students of Dabrowski in Canada; others were part of the original Dabrowski study group in the U.S. For a glimpse into the origins of the theory in North America, this book is unsurpassed. Jane Piirto, Ph.D. Trustees' Professor in School of Education Ashland University, Ohio Recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award from Mensa Education and Research Foundation This text will become a benchmark in making the Theory of Positive Disintegration more mainstream with counselors and psychologists and more prevalent in the field of gifted education. A highly readable book with rich ideas and unique and powerful insights. I recommend it to anyone wanting to better understand gifted individuals and the primacy of emotions in our psychological development. Nicholas Colangelo, Ph.D. Myron and Jacqueline Blank Professor of Gifted Education Director, Belin-Blank Center The University of Iowa
Author Information
Sal Mendaglio, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Calgary, as well as a chartered psychologist. His interests include the emotionality of gifted persons, self-concept, Dabrowski's Theory of Positive Disintegration, and counseling gifted persons.
