The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness Industry Paperback
Author: Visit Amazon's Jon Ronson Page - ISBN: 1594485755 - Language: English - Format: PDF, EPUB
DESCRIPTION
Review
“Because of Ronson’s relentless self-deprecation and goofy, British humor, it’s easy to tag along without fully realizing the rigor of his reporting, which is itself frenzied with compulsive questioning and obsessive research.” -- The Boston Globe
“A rollicking, page-turner of a book... no ordinary piece of investigative journalism… Ronson’s storytelling skills are strong enough to enliven even the necessary reflections that would be one yawn after another if entrusted to a lesser writer.” -- San Francisco Chronicle
“…A book that manages to be as cheerily kooky as it is well-researched.” -- Los Angeles Times
“Engagingly irreverent…” -- New York Times
“[A] fascinating and humane book…” -- Washington Post Book World
“…Both terrifying and hilarious.” -- O, The Oprah Magazine
“A rollicking, page-turner of a book... no ordinary piece of investigative journalism… Ronson’s storytelling skills are strong enough to enliven even the necessary reflections that would be one yawn after another if entrusted to a lesser writer.” -- San Francisco Chronicle
“…A book that manages to be as cheerily kooky as it is well-researched.” -- Los Angeles Times
“Engagingly irreverent…” -- New York Times
“[A] fascinating and humane book…” -- Washington Post Book World
“…Both terrifying and hilarious.” -- O, The Oprah Magazine
About the Author
Jon Ronson’s works include The Amazing Adventures of Phoenix Jones, and Them: Adventures with Extremists and The Men Who Stare at Goats—both international bestsellers. The Men Who Stare at Goats was as a major motion picture, released in 2009 and starring George Clooney. Ronson lives in London.
DETAILS
- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Riverhead Trade (May 1, 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1594485755
- ISBN-13: 978-1594485756
- Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
- Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,266 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2 in Books > Medical Books > Psychology > History
- #3 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Professionals & Academics > Social Scientists & Psychologists
- #4 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Psychology & Counseling > History
REVIEWS
446 Reviews The Psychopath Test A Journey Through the Madness Industry Download it once and read it on your Kindle device Paperback 9 07 The Psychopath Test A Journey Through The Madness Industry rapidshare megaupload hotfile The Psychopath Test A Journey Through The Madness Industry torrent download The Psychopath Test A Journey Through the Madness Industry Jon Ronson on Amazon com FREE shipping on qualifying offers In this madcap journey a bestselling The Psychopath Test A Journey Through the Madness Industry Jon Ronson English A Journey Through the Madness Industry Direct Download The Psychopath Test Download The Psychopath Test A Journey Through the Madness Industry from Torrent Reactor torrents database or choose analog in Other Test A Journey Through the Madness Industry torrent or any other torrent from the Other E books Direct download Psychopath Test Journey Through Industry dp The Psychopath Test A Journey Through the Madness Industry download ebook pdf free ebooks By ISBN 1594488010The Psychopath Test A Journey Through the Madness Industry by Jon Ronson Download Ebook The Psychopath Test A Journey Through the Madness Industry by the psychopath test a journey through the madness industry the psychopath test a journey through the madness download at 4shared the psychopath test a The Psychopath Test A Journey Through the Madness Industry via torrent Industry via torrent download The Psychopath Test A Journey Through the
'People who are psychopathic prey ruthlessly on others using charm, deceit, violence or other methods that allow them to get what they want. The symptoms of psychopathy include: lack of a conscience or sense of guilt, lack of empathy, egocentricity, pathological lying, repeated violations of social norms, disregard for the law, shallow emotions, and a history of victimizing others.'
- Robert Hare, Ph.D
I've been hooked on Jon Ronson's writing since 'The Men Who Stare at Goats' was first published. Ronson cuts right to the heart of important topics by having the guts to ask the difficult questions. His literary style is equal parts journalistic rigour, deep compassion and incisive observational humour that often shines the light of ridicule on darker human behaviours. 'The Psychopath Test' explores psychiatry, psychopathology, medication and incarceration of 'dangerous' individuals. The book reads like a mystery novel, which - driven by Ronson's compelling prose - makes it difficult to put down.
The story begins with a meeting between Ronson and a history student who has received a cryptic book called 'Being or Nothingness' in the mail. The same book has been received by several individuals around the globe, most of whom work in the field of psychiatry. The book contains 42 pages, every second one blank. (This made me wonder...in 'The Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy', the ultimate answer to life, the Universe and Everything was 42. Was this relevant? Was the mysterious author of 'Being or Nothingness' implying that his cryptic messages, if decoded, could lead to enlightenment?
PREVIEW
The Psychopath Test DOWNLOAD
No comments:
Post a Comment