Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-316) and index
Contents:
Introduction: The growing narcissism in American culture The diagnosis The many wonders of admiring yourself The disease of excessive self-admiration and the top five myths about narcissism Isn't narcissism beneficial, especially in a competitive world? : challenging another myth about narcissism How did we get here? : origins of the epidemic Root causes of the epidemic Parenting : raising royalty Superspreaders! : the celebrity and media transmission of narcissism Look at me on myspace : web 2.0 and the quest for attention I deserve the best at 18% APR : easy credit and the repeal of the reality principle Symptoms of narcissism Vanity : hell yeah, L'm hot! Materialism : the spending explosion and the impact on the environment Uniqueness : seven billion kinds of special Antisocial behavior : the quest for infamy and the rise of incivility Relationship troubles : the chocolate cake trap Entitlement : all play and no work Religion and volunteering : God didn't create you to be average Prognosis and treatment How far, and for how long, will narcissism spread? Treating the epidemic of narcissism
