| Edition |
1st Free Press hardcover ed. |
| Description |
viii, 339 p. : charts ; 24 cm. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 305-316) and index. |
| Contents |
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. |
| Subject |
Narcissists.
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Narcissism -- United States.
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Entitlement attitudes -- United States.
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| Added Author |
Campbell, W. Keith.
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| ISBN |
9781416575986 |
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1416575987 |
| Standard No. |
IG# 9781416575986 |
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NZ1 12879512 |
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NLGGC 31825185X |
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AU@ 000043581017 |
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CDX 8497404 |
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