Narcissism and Politics: Dreams Of Glory
Cambridge University Press, 1/15/2015
EAN 9781107401297, ISBN10: 1107401291
Paperback, 274 pages, 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm
Language: English
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.
1. Narcissism in full bloom
2. Dreams of glory and narcissistic rage
3. Great expectations
4. Daughters of destiny I - Indira Gandhi
5. Daughters of destiny II - Benazir Bhutto
6. Narcissism and the charismatic leader-follower relationship
7. Self objects
the special role of wives and the inner circle
8. Narcissism, entitlement, sex, and power
9. An exceptional exception
the rise and fall of Italy's Silvio Berlusconi
10. Phallic narcissism in the governor's mansion
11. The impact of illness and age on narcissistic leaders
12. Seeking immortality
dictators and their progeny
13. Leaders by default
second-choice sons
Conclusion.