The Mirror Effect: How Celebrity Narcissism Is Seducing America - Rilegato

Pinsky, Drew; Young, S. Mark; Stern, Jill

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0061582336 ISBN 13: 9780061582332

Casa editrice: HarperCollins, 2009

Riassunto

A host of Loveline examines how celebrity popularity is adversely shaping American culture, arguing that many of today's famous people have narcissistic personalities and inclinations toward attention-seeking behaviors. By the author of Cracked. 100,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

“When it comes to judging celebrities and their behavior, it might be best to take a good look in the mirror.” (New York Post)

“Pinsky spells out a theory that stars are predisposed to narcissistic personality disorder long before they become famous....[The Mirror Effect] becomes a psychology lesson with celebrities as examples.” (Wired)

“Drew and Mark [talk] about the changing perception of celebrities, the hidden narcissism in all of us, and what parents can do to save their kids from the cult of Miley Cyrus.” (Babble.com)

“A compelling and intelligent study of the repercussions of today’s fame-obsessed society.” (Flavorpill.com)

“The Mirror Effect is a smooth read....It stresses the importance of learning empathy, and how to pass that on to impressionable young people....a how-to guide for social change that promotes individual progress.” (LAist)

L'autore:

One of the most listened-to doctors in America, Dr. Drew Pinsky is a practicing physician who is board certified in internal and addiction medicine. He is the executive producer and host of the hit VH1 reality series Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, Celebrity Rehab Presents Sober House, and Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew. On radio he is the host of the nationally syndicated program Loveline. He is the author of Cracked: Putting Broken Lives Together Again and When Painkillers Become Dangerous. Pinsky lives in Southern California with his wife, Susan, and their teenage triplets.

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• Editore: HarperCollins
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0061582336
• ISBN 13: 9780061582332
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 271