Title
Paranoia [electronic resource] : the twenty-first century fear / Daniel Freeman and Jason Freeman.
ISBN
9780191553349 (electronic bk.)
9780199237500
0199237506
Imprint
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2008.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (189 p.) : ill.
Call Number
RC520 .F7242 2008eb
Dewey Decimal Classification
616.89/7
Summary
"The world can certainly be a dangerous place. But have we lost the knack of judging risk? Are we letting paranoia get the better of us? In this thought-provoking book, based on the most up-to-date scientific research, Daniel and Jason Freeman highlight just how prominent paranoia is today. One in four of us have regular paranoid thoughts. The authors analyse the causes of paranoia, identifying the social and cultural factors that seem to be skewing the way we think and feel about the world around us. And they explain why paranoia may be on the rise and, crucially, what we can do to tackle it."--Jacket.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. [163]-179) and index.
Access Note
Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description
Description based on print version record.
Introduction: or, why fat is a paranoid issue
A nest of traitors: what is paranoia?
"They tell you lies": is paranoia increasing?
Anxiety, avatars, and ink spots: paranoia and emotions
"I don't want to sweep alone": paranoia and anomalous experiences
Doing the Camberwell Walk: paranoia and reasoning
A downward spiral?: combating paranoia
Conclusion: or, enjoy the fruit.
