Narcissism in Modern Culture

Narcissism in Modern Culture details narcissism through the lens of a public health epidemic, as opposed to the limited view of the psychological, diagnostic criteria that characterize the disorder.

This book combines the latest in clinical research and real-life stories to allow for a comprehensive approach to understanding the complexities of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). It explores how it impacts those suffering with the disorder, and those around them, and how the disorder, subclinical manifestations, and unique challenges present in different environments. The book describes how the disorder can manifest in early childhood, how to reverse the propensities before they rise to the level of clinical morbidity, how to recognize early signs, and specific tools that can be implemented to protect ourselves from narcissistic behaviors. Chapters cover different settings in modern day life, including intimate and familial relationships and different life stages, corporations, the law, politics, collective and communal groups, social media, and AI.

This is a must-read for professionals looking to raise their awareness of narcissism and their ability to assess narcissism in clients, as well as graduate students on psychology courses.