Psychopathology and politics

by Harold D. Lasswell

First published in 1930, this classic study of personality types remains vital for the understanding of contemporary public figures. Lasswell's pioneering application of the concepts of clinical psychology to the understanding of powerbrokers in politics, business, and even the church offers insights into the careers of leaders as diverse as Adolf Hitler and Richard Nixon.

Genres: Psychology, Politics, Nonfiction

339 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1930

Reviews

[☘Misericordia☘ ⚡ϟ⚡⛈⚡☁ ❇️❤❣ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Weird stuff.

[Gabrielle]

Not my standard go-to read, but very interesting. Professor Lasswell's writings from 90 years ago manage to characterize the psycho-pathologies we see it n many leaders, celebrities, and politicians. It was great fun to muse about the many possible Freudian distortions of Trump's personality. Had Lasswell studied him, 45 might have gotten his own category.