The insanity hoax
Exposing the Myth of the Mad Genius
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6561121 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Judith Schlesinger |
| Year | 2012 |
| Pages | 225 |
| Publication date | 2012-01-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | BOOK |
| Venue | The insanity hoax (SOURCE_BOOK) |
| Publisher | Shrinktunes Media (PUBLISHER) |
| Open Library | OL30656400M |
| ISBN | 9780983698241 |
| Language | EN |
The mad genius is a favorite cultural stereotype, but despite media caricatures, popular expectations, and the extravagant claims of a few, there's no scientific proof that creative people are crazier than anyone else. Drawing on three decades of research, psychologist Judith Schlesinger tracks the myth from its birth in ancient Greece to modern times, showing how it distorts society's view of our most exceptional minds" --p. [4] of cover
Genius · Genius and mental illness · Mental illness · Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.) · History
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |