""[Dr. Malkin's] reassuring tone and plethora of case histories offer considered advice and generous encouragement."" -- Kirkus Reviews
When most of us hear the word narcissism or narcissist, we envision vain, preening, braggarts who can't stop talking about themselves. But most of the time, we've got it wrong; many narcissists aren't driven by looks, fame, or money--some may even be shy or soft spoken. The startling truth is we've been distracted by an empty stereotype that blinds us to far more reliable signs of danger--and an entire generation is suffering because of it.
In Rethinking Narcissism Harvard Medical School psychologist Craig Malkin addresses the ""narcissism epidemic"" by illuminating the spectrum of narcissism, identifying ways to control the trait, and explaining how too little of it may be a bad thing. Readers will learn that there's far more to narcissism than its reductive invective would imply. The reality is that we all fall somewhere between utter selflessness and grandiosity. A healthy middle--a healthy degree of narcissism--is essential for a strong sense of self. Malkin deconstructs our misconceptions of narcissism and offers clear, step-by-step guidance on how to protect ourselves and how to promote healthy narcissism in our partners, our children, and ourselves.
By:
Craig Malkin Imprint: Harper Perennial Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 201mm,
Width: 135mm,
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 204g ISBN:9780062348111 ISBN 10: 0062348116 Pages: 256 Publication Date:05 July 2016 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for Rethginking Narcissism
Craig Malkin s book is another step in the direction of a broad and inclusive psychological understanding of human behavior and a step away from prejudice and narrow concepts of the human mind. --<b>Irene Oestrich, Chefspsykolog, PhD</b>