Narcissism and Politics

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Narcissism and Politics is written by Jerrold M. Post and published by Cambridge University Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1316094405 (ISBN 10) and 9781316094402 (ISBN 13).

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.