BOOKS by George E Vaillant, M.D.

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1	Aging Well: Surprising Guideposts to a Happier Life from the Landmark Harvard Study of Adult Development more books like this by George E Vaillant, M.D. In an unprecedented series of studies, Harvard Medical School has followed 824 subjects -- men and women, some rich, some poor -- from their teens to old age. Harvard's George Vaillant now uses these studies -- the most complete ever done anywhere in the world -- and the subjects' individual histories to illustrate the factors involved in reaching ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.79! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Adaptation to Life more books like this by George E Vaillant, M.D. George Vaillant discusses these and other questions in terms of a clearly defined scheme of "adaptive mechanisms" that are rated mature, neurotic, immature, or psychotic, and illustrates, with case histories, each method of coping. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.68! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Spiritual Evolution: A Scientific Defense of Faith more books like this by George E Vaillant, M.D. Dr. Vaillant brings a powerful voice to the ongoing debate about the nature of faith and its impact on history and society. Eye-opening and authoritative, "Spiritual Evolution" brings to light the intimate connection between the foundations of faith and the findings of science. see all copies from $15.00! new only from $15.00! \| SVS
4	The Wisdom of the Ego more books like this by George E Vaillant, M.D. Something horrible happens, and our minds play tricks on us, tell us that it never happened, that it occurred differently, or isn't quite what it seems. Such trickery, the psychiatrist George Vaillant tells us, is actually healthy. What's more, it can reveal the mind at its most creative and mature, soothing and protecting us in the face of ... see all copies from $6.96! new only from $21.00! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Natural History of Alcoholism: Causes, Patterns, and Paths to Recovery more books like this by George E Vaillant, M.D. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $115.46! \| first editions \| SVS
6	The Natural History of Alcoholism Revisited more books like this by George E Vaillant, M.D. This text, first published in 1983, examines the questions of whether alcoholism is a symptom or a disease, whether it is progressive, whether alcoholics differ from others before the onset of their alcoholism, and whether alcoholics can safely drink. Based on an evaluation of more than 600 individuals followed for over 40 years, Vaillant's ... see all copies from $10.95! new only from $25.60! \| SVS
7	Ego Mechanism of Defense: A Guide for Clinicians and Researchers more books like this by George E Vaillant, M.D. Not since Anna FreudÂs 1937 book, The Ego and the Mechanisms of Defense, has any one volume explored this topic as fully as Ego Mechanisms of Defense by George E. Vaillant. By summarizing the latest empirical studies, proposing a universal language of defense mechanisms, and demonstrating how various assessment methods can be used in diagnosis, ... see all copies from $99.43! new only from $99.43!
8	The Class of '75: Reflections on the Last Quarter of the 20th Century by Harvard Graduates more books like this by George E Vaillant, M.D. (Introduction by) Published here with the participation of contributing graduates, independent of Harvard University, these essays offer a fascinating perspective on life trajectories, changing mores, evolving priorities, and issues of race, class, and gender. see all copies from $2.21! new only from $11.98!
9	The Natural History of Alcoholism: Causes, Patterns, and Paths to Recovery, First Edition more books like this by George E Vaillant, M.D. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
10	How Fathers Care for the Next Generation: A Four-Decade Study more books like this by John Snarey, George E Vaillant, M.D. (Designer) Even in this age of working mothers, the role of fathering is often overlooked. This book illuminates the realities of fathering by presenting the results of an empirical study conducted over four decades and covering four generations of fathers and children. Through case studies and data analysis, Snarey demonstrates that men's care for their ... see all copies from $23.52! new only from $87.22! \| first editions

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