1. Introduction

   • Allen R. Dyer

   EditorialNotes Pages: 1 - 2

2. Self psychology as an avenue to pre-oedipal experiences

   • Allen R. Dyer

   OriginalPaper Pages: 3 - 14

3. Narcissism in the novels of Herman Melville

   • Susan K. Dyer

   OriginalPaper Pages: 15 - 30

4. Shame and contempt in the everyday life of the psychotherapist

   • Carl Mindell

   OriginalPaper Pages: 31 - 47

5. Narcissism: Shame, rage and addiction

   • William N. Grosch

   OriginalPaper Pages: 49 - 63

6. Self psychology: Contributions and limitations

   • Joel E. Rosen

   OriginalPaper Pages: 65 - 76