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The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through The Madness Industry

Jon Ronson
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The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through The Madness Industry

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011

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Jon Ronson

The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through The Madness Industry

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

275

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through The Madness Industry, Jon Ronson investigates the nature of psychopathy and the influence of the diagnosis. Through interviews and explorations, Ronson illuminates the complexities and controversies surrounding mental health, profiling individuals affected by or involved in the industry of mental illness.

Reviews & Readership

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Jon Ronson's The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through The Madness Industry delivers a compelling exploration of psychopathy with a mix of humor and investigative journalism. Reviews praise its engaging narrative and thought-provoking insights. However, some critique its scattered focus and superficial treatment of complex topics. Overall, it's an intriguing read for those curious about the human mind.

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Who Should Read The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through The Madness Industry?

Readers fascinated by psychological intrigue, investigative journalism, and human behavior will enjoy Jon Ronson's The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through The Madness Industry. Comparable to Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers and Mary Roach's Stiff, this book appeals to those who appreciate exploring the quirks of the human mind through compelling storytelling.

Fun Facts

The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through The Madness Industry humorously explores the concept of psychopathy and how those in the field of psychology and psychiatry distinguish it.

While writing The Psychopath Test, Jon Ronson interviewed notable individuals including controversial CEO Al Dunlap, exploring how psychopathic traits manifest in different domains.

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The book delves into the historical development of the Hare Psychopathy Checklist, a diagnostic tool used to identify traits of psychopathy.

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Book Details
Pages

275

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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