Narcissism and politics
Subtitle: dreams of glory
By: Jerrold M. Post, the George Washington University
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 252
ISBN-13: 9781107401297; 9781107008724
Subjects: Political psychology; Narcissism; Political aspects; Personality and politics; Charisma (Personality trait)
Description: "In this age of narcissism, the proliferation of politicians with significant narcissistic personality features is dramatic. Driven by dreams of glory, they seem to find the spotlight that the arena of politics provides irresistible. This book analyzes narcissism and politics and systematically explores the psychology of narcissism - the entitlement, the grandiosity and arrogance overlying insecurity, the sensitivity to criticism, and the hunger for acclaim - illustrating different narcissistic personality features through a spectrum of international and national politicians. It addresses the power of charismatic leader- follower relationships, as well as the impact of age and illness on leaders driven by dreams of glory"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.