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Item specifics
- Condition
- Subject
- Leadership/Mental Illness
- ISBN
- 9780143121336
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0143121332
ISBN-13
9780143121336
eBay Product ID (ePID)
111273059
Product Key Features
Book Title
First-Rate Madness : Uncovering the Links between Leadership and Mental Illness
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Mood Disorders / Depression, Leadership, History & Theory, Psychopathology / Depression, Psychopathology / General, General, Mental Health, Modern / General
Publication Year
2012
Genre
Political Science, Self-Help, Psychology, Business & Economics, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
11.9 Oz
Item Length
8.4 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"A glistening psychological history, faceted largely by the biographies of eight famous leaders . . . A First-Rate Madness is carefully plotted and sensibly argued." -- The Boston Globe "Ghaemi isn't 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 . . . Ghaemi's 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 author's lucid prose and undeniable intelligence, but because of his provocative thesis: 'For abnormal challenges, abnormal leaders are needed.'" -- NPR.org "Provocative, fascinating." -- Salon.com, "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 isn't 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... Ghaemi's 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 author's lucid prose and undeniable intelligence, but because of his provocative thesis: 'For abnormal challenges, abnormal leaders are needed.'" --NPR.ORG "Provocative, fascinating." --SALON.COM, Ghaemi isn't 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., "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 isn't 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... Ghaemi's 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 author's lucid prose and undeniable intelligence, but because of his provocative thesis: "For abnormal challenges, abnormal leaders are needed."" --NPR.ORG "Provocative, fascinating." -SALON.COM, "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 isn't 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... Ghaemi's book deserves high marks for original thinking." -THEWASHINGTON 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 author's lucid prose and undeniable intelligence, but because of his provocative thesis: "For abnormal challenges, abnormal leaders are needed."" --NPR.ORG "Provocative, fascinating." -SALON.COM, "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 isn't 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… Ghaemi's 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 author's lucid prose and undeniable intelligence, but because of his provocative thesis: "For abnormal challenges, abnormal leaders are needed."" --NPR.ORG "Provocative, fascinating." SALON.COM
Dewey Edition
22
TitleLeading
A
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal
303.3/4019
Synopsis
The New York Times bestseller "A glistening psychological history, faceted largely by the biographies of eight famous leaders . . ." -- The Boston Globe "A provocative thesis . . . Ghaemi's book deserves high marks for original thinking." --The Washington Post "Provocative, fascinating." --Salon.com Historians 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 Lincoln's "depressive realism" to the lackluster leadership of exceedingly sane men as Neville Chamberlain, A First-Rate Madness overturns many of our most cherished perceptions about greatness and the mind., The New York Times bestseller "A glistening psychological history, faceted largely by the biographies of eight famous leaders . . ." - The Boston Globe "A provocative thesis . . . Ghaemi's book deserves high marks for original thinking." -The Washington Post "Provocative, fascinating." -Salon.com Historians 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 Lincoln's "depressive realism" to the lackluster leadership of exceedingly sane men as Neville Chamberlain, A First-Rate Madness overturns many of our most cherished perceptions about greatness and the mind., This New York Times bestseller is a myth-shattering exploration of the powerful connections between mental illness and leadership. Historians 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 Programme at Tufts Medical Center, offers 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 Lincoln's "depressive realism" to the lacklustre leadership of exceedingly sane men as Neville Chamberlain, A First-Rate Madness overturns many of our most cherished perceptions about greatness and the mind.
LC Classification Number
RC537.G479 2012
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- 1***9 (1770)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseAn enjoyable transaction, nice and smooth, great value, excellent condition, appearance as new, accurately described and received on time. Thank you A+++
- a***_ (5)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseIt shipped very quicky after the purchase. The packaging for the plushes was nicely wrapped up and sealed with bags, gift paper, and lots of tape. It was as described but a lot small than I thought but it's still a good gift for any orioles fan. The value for receiving it and in good condition was worth the price, in my opinion.Rare Vintage Baltimore Orioles MLB Plush Penguins Stuffed Animals Steven Smith (#275164182546)