The Psychological Assessment of Political Leaders

With Profiles of Saddam Hussein and Bill Clinton

Edited by Jerrold M. Post

Subjects: Political Science, Political Psychology, Political Methodology, Psychology, Comparative Politics
Ebook : 9780472022755, 480 pages, 6 drawings, 31 tables, February 2010
Paperback : 9780472068388, 480 pages, 6 drawings, 31 tables, 6 x 9, March 2005
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An effective system of at-a-distance evaluation combined with comprehensive political and psychological profiles

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In an age when world affairs are powerfully driven by personality, politics require an understanding of what motivates political leaders such as Hussein, Bush, Blair, and bin Laden. Through exacting case studies and the careful sifting of evidence, Jerrold Post and his team of contributors lay out an effective system of at-a-distance evaluation. Observations from political psychology, psycholinguistics and a range of other disciplines join forces to produce comprehensive political and psychological profiles, and a deeper understanding of the volatile influences of personality on global affairs.

Even in this age of free-flowing global information, capital, and people, sovereign states and boundaries remain the hallmark of the international order -- a fact which is especially clear from the events of September 11th and the War on Terrorism.

Jerrold M. Post, M.D., is Professor of Psychiatry, Political Psychology, and International Affairs, and Director of the Political Psychology Program at George Washington University. He is the founder of the CIA's Center for the Analysis of Personality and Political Behavior.

Jerrold M. Post, M.D., is Professor of Psychiatry, Political Psychology, and International Affairs, and Director of the Political Psychology Program at George Washington University. He is the founder of the CIA's Center for the Analysis of Personality and Political Behavior.