Psychopathology and World Politics - Couverture rigide

Pettman, Ralph

 
9789814338691: Psychopathology and World Politics
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 9814338699 ISBN 13 : 9789814338691
Editeur : World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

This unique work looks at the relationship between psychopathology and world politics. What happens when the brain/mind ceases to function properly? How does this impinge on world affairs? What is to be done, for example, when a leader ceases to act in a seemingly sane fashion and yet still commands the loyalty of those who maintain him or her in office? What is to be done when a leader's advisers seem rational but are clearly not? Indeed, what is to be done when a whole society goes insane? This is to raise more questions than a single work can adequately answer. In lieu of a comprehensive account, which would be beyond the scope of one study, what this book does is first describe psychopathology in general terms and its relationship to world affairs. It then looks at denial in particular and at speaking the truth as a potentially therapeutic antidote, especially in relation to nuclear weapons. It follows this by looking at delusion in general and at what being in touch with reality might entail with regard to a so-called failed state. With topics ranging from Hitler's mental health to the continuing threat of nuclear Armageddon, this book is a valuable contribution to the field of international politics and modern psychology, and will hopefully lead to a better understanding of contemporary world affairs and the global issue of conflict resolution.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This unique work looks at the relationship between psychopathology and world politics. What happens when the brain/mind ceases to function properly? How does this impinge on world affairs? What is to be done, for example, when a leader ceases to act in a seemingly sane fashion and yet still commands the loyalty of those who maintain him or her in office? What is to be done when a leader's advisers seem rational but are clearly not? Indeed, what is to be done when a whole society goes insane? This is to raise more questions than a single work can adequately answer. In lieu of a comprehensive account, which would be beyond the scope of one study, what this book does is first describe psychopathology in general terms and its relationship to world affairs. It then looks at denial in particular and at speaking the truth as a potentially therapeutic antidote, especially in relation to nuclear weapons. It follows this by looking at delusion in general and at what being in touch with reality might entail with regard to a so-called failed state. With topics ranging from Hitler's mental health to the continuing threat of nuclear Armageddon, this book is a valuable contribution to the field of international politics and modern psychology, and will hopefully lead to a better understanding of contemporary world affairs and the global issue of conflict resolution.

Revue de presse

"Prof Pettman is an informed voice on such matters, and well positioned to inspect the broader canvas on which these questions have been painted ... And he brings a wealth of insight to this multi-disciplinary topic." --The Star Online

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Éditeur
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Date d'édition
2011
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
9814338699
ISBN 13 
9789814338691
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
258
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
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