TY  - BOOK
AU  - Peterson,Christopher
AU  - Seligman,Martin E.P.
TI  - Character strengths and virtues: a handbook and classification 
SN  - 0195167015
AV  - BF818 .P38 2004
U1  - 155.2/32 22
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Washington, DC, New York
PB  - American Psychological Association, Oxford University Press
KW  - Character
KW  - Handbooks, manuals, etc
KW  - Virtues
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p. 645-762) and indexes; Background. Introduction to a "Manual of the sanities" -- Universal virtues? : Lessons from history -- Previous classifications of character strengths -- Strengths of character. Introduction: Strengths of widsom and knowledge. Creativity [originality, ingenuity] -- Curiosity [interest, novelty-seeking, openness to experience] -- Open-mindedness [judgment, critical thinking] -- Love of learning -- Perspective [wisdom] -- Introduction: Strengths of courage. Bravery [valor] -- Persistence [perseverance, industriousness] -- Integrity [authenticity, honesty] -- Vitality [zest, enthusiasm, vigor, energy] -- Introduction: Strengths of humanity. Love -- Kindness [generosity, nurturance, care, compassion, altruistic love, "niceness"] -- Social intelligence [emotional intelligence, personal intelligence] -- Introduction: Strengths of justice. Citizenship [social responsibility, loyalty, teamwork] -- Fairness -- Leadership -- Introduction: Strengths of temperance. Forgiveness and mercy -- Modesty and humility -- Prudence -- Self-regulation [self-control] -- Introduction: Strengths of transcendence. Appreciation of beauty and excellence [awe, wonder, elevation] -- Gratitude -- Hope [optimism, future-mindedness, future orientation] -- Humor [playfulness] -- Spirituality [religiousness, faith, purpose] -- Conclusions. Assessment and applications
UR  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0411/200302432 0.html
ER  -