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This book reports the results of a research study undertaken with two main goals in mind. One was to clarify the concept, borderline; the other more general goal was to develop a research technique applicable to the classification of other syndromes in terms of their causes, their course, the natural history of their disturbance, and the effectiveness of various therapies. The book can be judged in terms of its success in classifying the borderline syndrome since, if it is successful in this endeavor, the research method would be validated.