Additional information

Full Title

Narcissism and Politics Dreams of Glory 1st Edition

Author(s)

Jerrold M. Post

Edition

1st Edition

ISBN

9781316093825, 9781107008724

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Format

PDF and EPUB

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.