The narcissism epidemic : living in the age of entitlement
Book |
1st Free Press hardcover ed. |
Free Press,
New York ;
2009.
- 1 of 1 Copy Available at Libraries in Niagara Cooperative (Show)
- 1 of 1 Copy Available at Fort Erie Library System
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Branch | Call Number | Location | Holdable? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial | HEALTH MENTAL TWENG | Health & Well-being - Mental Health | Copy hold / Volume hold | Available |
About
Citing a rise in such factors as cosmetic surgery, status-related debt, and misrepresented Facebook profiles, a cautionary report on the increase of unhealthy ego-related behaviors examines its actual cost to families, organizations, and societies.
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- ISBN: 9781416575986
- ISBN: 1416575987
- Physical Description: printviii, 339 p. : ill ; 24 cm.
- Edition: 1st Free Press hardcover ed.
- Publisher: New York ; Toronto : Free Press, 2009.
- Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 305-316) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note: The growing narcissism in American culture -- The many wonders of admiring yourself -- The disease of excessive self-admiration and the top five myths about narcissism -- Isn't narcissism beneficial, especially in a competitive world? -- How did we get here? -- Parenting -- Superspreaders! -- Look at me on Myspace -- I deserve the best at 18% APR -- Hell yeah, I'm hot! -- The spending explosion and the impact on the environment -- Seven billion kinds of special -- The quest for infamy and the rise of incivility -- The chocolate cake trap -- All play and no work -- God didn't create you to be average -- The prognosis -- Treating the epidemic of narcissism.