Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

`Brian Thorne has arguably become the UK′s leading authority on Carl Rogers and his work, gaining this reputation by producing books which ooze many of the qualaties that Rogers himslef espoused - frankness, clarity, sensivity, insightfullness, thoroughness, humility and genorosity of spirit. This book will not disappoint the reader on any of these fronts.

I would defy any person-centred practitioner to read it without, at various times, learning something new, being moved, inspired, challenged and entertained′ - Ipnosis

As founder of the person-centred approach, Carl Rogers (1902-1987) is arguably the most influential psychologist and psychotherapist of the 20th century. Providing unique insights into his life and a clear explanation of his major theoretical ideas, this book offers an accessible introduction for all practitioners and students of the person-centred approach.

Written by Brian Thorne, leading person-centred practitioner and bestselling author, the Second Edition explores the continuing influence of Rogers since his death and the development of person-centred therapy internationally.

Drawing on his experience of having known and worked with Rogers, Brian Thorne beautifully captures the way in which Rogers worked with clients and from that, draws out the practical implications of what is, in effect, a functional philosophy of human growth and relationships.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• The Life of Carl Rogers
• Rogers' Major Theoretical Contributions
• Rogers' Major Practical Contributions
• Criticisms and Rebuttals
• The Overall Influence of Carl Rogers
• A Select Bibliography of the Works of Carl Rogers

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CHOICE Review

Thorne (student counseling, University of East Anglia, UK) has coauthored (with D. Mearns) Person-centred Counselling in Action (1988) and coedited (with W. Dryden) Training and Supervision for Counselling in Action (1991). This book is one of a series on key figures in counseling and psychotherapy; others treat Freud and Berne. Thorne's book contains chapters on Rogers's life, his theoretical and practical contributions, criticisms and rebuttals, and Rogers's overall influence. Thorne's bias is disclosed in his statement ". . .in Chapter 4, I attempt to explore the more telling of these objections and to refute them where possible" (p. vii). A competent, favorably biased review that adds little for readers already familiar with Rogers's life and work; however, new elements consist of reviews of trends and selected, unpublished conference presentations. The book by H.A. Van Belle, Basic Intent and Therapeutic Approach of Carl R. Rogers (1980), is more valuable for the person already familiar with basics about Rogers. W. P. Anderson; University of MissouriDSColumbia