Personality, Political Leadership, and Decision Making: A Global Perspective - Hardcover

"Personality, Political Leadership, and Decision Making: A Global Perspective is an important and unique work with both intellectual and practical significance. It should be read by both scholars across disciplines and by citizens from all societies." - PsycCRITIQUES

This psychological study dissects the characteristics of 20 world leaders-both men and women-profiling the factors that formed their personalities and revealing how certain traits have shaped their political decisions. * Includes a comparison of leaders across types * Sheds light on how different personality styles affect leaders' decisions * Analyzes 20 different well-known leaders from across five continents * Traces regimes along a continuum, discussing the interaction between specific leaders when applicable * Delves into the early childhood experiences and adult events that shaped the personalities of key leaders