Psychopathology and World Politics - Ralph Pettman
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This unique work looks at the relationship between psychopathology and world politics. What happens when the brain/mind ceases to function properly? How does this impinge on world affairs? What is to be done, for example, when a leader ceases to act in a seemingly sane fashion and yet still commands the loyalty of those who maintain him or her in office? What is to be done when a leader's advisers seem rational but are clearly not? Indeed, what is to be done when a whole society goes insane? This is to raise more questions than a single work can adequately answer.In lieu of a comprehensive account, which would be beyond the scope of one study, what this book does is first describe psychopathology in general terms and its relationship to world affairs. It then looks at denial in particular and at ?speaking the truth? as a potentially therapeutic antidote, especially in relation to nuclear weapons. It follows this by looking at delusion in general and at what being ?in touch? with reality might entail with rega...
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2011Uitgever: Imperial College Press256 paginasTaal: EngelsISBN-10: 9814338699ISBN-13: 9789814338691Koop dit boek tweedehands
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Staat: Als nieuw. Hardcover. Titel: Psychopathology And World Politics. Editie: 1e druk. Jaar van uitgave: 2012. Taal: Engels. Lichte gebruik-/opslagsporen. Lijkt ongelezen. Diverse lichte haar krasjes omslag [Auteur: Ralph Pettman] [Taal: en] [Uitgever: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd] [Jaar: 2012] [Titel: Psychopathology And World Politics]
