Paranoia

the twenty-first century fear

By Freeman, Daniel B. & Freeman, Jason

Publishers Summary:
POPULAR PSYCHOLOGY. Are we living in a uniquely paranoid age? New research suggests that around a quarter of us have regular paranoid thoughts, and probably lots more have them occasionally. What is paranoia? What causes it? Are some people more prone to paranoia than others? How should we deal with our paranoid thoughts? And how can we reduce the amount of paranoia in our society? Co-written by one of the world's leading psychologists of paranoia, and drawing on the latest scientific research, this lively and accessible book answers these key questions, highlighting for the first time the central role of paranoia in our world today.

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ISBN
978-0-19923-750-0
Publisher
Oxford ; Oxford University Press, 2008.


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Library Journal

Reviewed on January 22, 2009

Verdict: An iconoclastic analysis of modern-day paranoia; highly recommended for university and large public libraries containing titles such as Malcolm Gladwell's The Tipping Point and Bill Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything, along with professional literature such as Aaron Beck's Cognitive Therapy and Emotional Disorders. Background: Psychologist Daniel Free...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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