A First-Rate Madness: Uncovering the Links Between Leadership and Mental Illness

Description: A First-Rate Madness by Nassir Ghaemi Historians have long puzzled over the apparent mental instability of great and terrible leaders alike: Napoleon, Lincoln, Churchill, Hitler, and others. This title offers a myth-shattering exploration of the powerful connections between mental illness and leadership. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The New York Timesbestseller"A glistening psychological history, faceted largely by the biographies of eight famous leaders . . ." -The Boston Globe"A provocative thesis . . . Ghaemis book deserves high marks for original thinking."-The Washington Post"Provocative, fascinating." -Salon.comHistorians have long puzzled over the apparent mental instability of great and terrible leaders alike- Napoleon, Lincoln, Churchill, Hitler, and others. In A First-Rate Madness, Nassir Ghaemi, director of the Mood Disorders Program at Tufts Medical Center, offers a myth-shattering exploration of the powerful connections between mental illness and leadership and sets forth a controversial, compelling thesis- The very qualities that mark those with mood disorders also make for the best leaders in times of crisis. From the importance of Lincolns "depressive realism" to the lackluster leadership of exceedingly sane men as Neville Chamberlain, A First-Rate Madnessoverturns many of our most cherished perceptions about greatness and the mind. Author Biography Nassir Ghaemi, M.D., is a professor of psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine and director of the Mood Disorders Program at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. He has published more than a hundred scientific articles and several books on psychiatry. Review Ghaemi isnt the first to claim that madness is a close relative of genius, or even the first to extend the idea into politics. But he does go further than others...His explanations are elegant, too - intuitively accurate and banked off the latest psychiatric research. * Newsweek *A First-Rate Madness is a sophisticated work of psychology, but it is also a gossipy work of celebrity history, a whos who of the eminently unhinged. * The New York Observer * Review Text Ghaemi isnt the first to claim that madness is a close relative of genius, or even the first to extend the idea into politics. But he does go further than others...His explanations are elegant, too - intuitively accurate and banked off the latest psychiatric research. Review Quote "A glistening psychological history, faceted largely by the biographies of eight famous leaders… A First-Rate Madness is carefully plotted and sensibly argued." - BOSTON GLOBE "Ghaemi isnt the first to claim that madness is a close relative of genius, or even the first to extend the idea into politics. But he does go further than others… His explanations are elegant, too-intuitively accurate and banked off the latest psychiatric research." - NEWSWEEK "A provocative thesis… Ghaemis book deserves high marks for original thinking." THE WASHINGTON POST "Ghaemi is a remarkably disciplined writer, and he examines both psychiatry and history with impressive clarity and sensitivity. A First-Rate Madness will almost certainly be one of the most fascinating books of the year, not just because of the authors lucid prose and undeniable intelligence, but because of his provocative thesis: "For abnormal challenges, abnormal leaders are needed."" --NPR.ORG "Provocative, fascinating." SALON.COM Details ISBN0143121332 Author Nassir Ghaemi Language English ISBN-10 0143121332 ISBN-13 9780143121336 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Subtitle Uncovering the Links Between Leadership and Mental Illness Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Short Title 1ST RATE MADNESS UK Release Date 2013-01-03 Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-01-03 Qualifications QC Pages 352 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd DEWEY 303.34019 Audience General NZ Release Date 2012-09-18 AU Release Date 2012-09-18 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145059129;

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