Description:
Albert Ellis Revisited introduces and comments upon classic, seminal papers by one of the most significant and oft-cited therapists. The papers capture the wit, humor, and breadth of knowledge of this great thinker and practitioner, and cover topical areas such as human sexuality, personality disorders, and religion.
Review Quotes:
"Ellis is one of the icons of the field of psychology, and this volume offers a unique view of his contributions . ... Commentators include Robert Alberti, Arnold Lazarus, Steven Hayes, and Janet Wolfe, to name just a few of the accomplished therapists, psychologists, and scholars who contribute to the volume. The commentaries are illuminating and useful in terms of understanding the meaning, clinical application, and historical importance of Ellis's writing. The quality of the excerpts, the focus of the selections and commentaries, and the distinguished contributing authors underscore the lasting contribution Ellis made to psychology and to alleviating human suffering through rational emotive behavioral therapy. This an important resource for those interested in the history of psychology and for anyone seeking to better understand and apply Ellis's work. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty and professionals." - D.L. Loers, Wartburg College, in CHOICE, June 2014