<P>In this edited collection a distinguished set of contributors present a broad overview of psychological research on self-esteem. Each chapter is written by leading experts in the field, and surveys current research on a particular issue concerning self-esteem. Together, the chapters provide a comprehensive overview of one of the most popular topics in psychology.</P><P></P><P>Each chapter presents an in-depth review of particular issues concerning self-esteem, such as the connection that self-esteem has with the self-concept and psychological adjustment. A number of further topics are covered in the book, including:</P><UL><P><LI>How individuals pursue self-esteem</LI><P></P><P><LI>The developmental changes in feelings of self-worth over the life span. </LI><P></P><P><LI>The existence of multiple forms of high self-esteem </LI><P></P><P><LI>The role that self-esteem plays as an interpersonal signal</LI><P></P><P><LI>The protective properties associated with the possession of high self-esteem</LI><P></P></UL><P></P><P>This collection of state-of-the-art reviews of key areas of the psychological literature on self-esteem will be of great interest to researchers, and academics, and also to graduate and advanced undergraduate students of social psychology. </P>