Ambition

About the Book

In this wise and profound book, a noted social psychologist draws on the latest research and theory on human development and, illustrating with arresting real life examples—from love and marriage, the workplace and careers, sports and games, and more—shows how we deal with winning and losing in our personal lives.

About the Author

Dr. Brim is the author and editor of a dozen books on human development. Currently, he is Director of the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Successful Midlife Development. His research and writing focuses on lifespan development, particularly on constancy and change in personality from childhood through old age.