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★★★★ "A fascinating in-depth analysis of a common, widely misunderstood personality disorder, Narcissism, and it's impact on American society." -- Reedsy DiscoveryIn combining memoir and scholarly analysis of the current turmoil in American society, this searingly honest account of what's gone wrong, and why, charts the rise of narcissism in every area of society - from individuals and the family home to the workplace and the political arena. This is for readers with an interest in psychology and the impact of nurture over nature; in the current political landscape in the US; and in the complex sociological factors that shape our society.- Exposes the rapid rise of narcissism in America, in individuals as well as in society as a whole, which has caused an epidemic of damaged and dysfunctional people- Considers the various definitions and indicators of narcissism in an individual including how it differs from sociopathy and narcissistic types such as malignant narcissism - Analyzes the root causes of individual narcissism with a focus on upbringing and the family environment and how this impacts the forming of the false self and self-loathing- Investigates the various types of damaged parent-child relationships such as narcissistic parental values, the devaluing parent, the golden child, and the exhibitionist admirer- Examines the prevalence of narcissism in the workplace, especially in positions of leadership, and the impact this has on employees and in creating a toxic environment- Studies the contribution of the Boomer generation to our culture of narcissism and how the context of their upbringing made them susceptible to developing these traits- Explores the foundations of societal narcissism such as slavery, religion, anti-intellectualism and social media, and its promotion of racism, hate and intolerance as well as political polarization- Reaches for a way forward in combating the narcissistic society in self-awareness, truth seeking, and radical acceptance
