Pathological altruism [electronic resource] / Barbara Oakley ... [et al.].

Contributor(s):

Oakley, Barbara A, 1955-

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York : Oxford University Press, 2011.Description: 1 online resourceISBN:

9780199918669 (ebook) :

Subject(s):

Altruism

Additional physical formats: Print version: No titleDDC classification:

155.232 23

LOC classification:

BF637.H4 P38 2011

Online resources:

Oxford scholarship online

Also issued in print format.Summary: 'Pathological Altruism' is a groundbreaking new book - the first to explore the negative aspects of altruism and empathy seemingly uniformly positive traits. In fact, pathological altruism, in the form of an unhealthy focus on others to the detriment of one's own needs, may underpin some personality disorders.

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'Pathological Altruism' is a groundbreaking new book - the first to explore the negative aspects of altruism and empathy seemingly uniformly positive traits. In fact, pathological altruism, in the form of an unhealthy focus on others to the detriment of one's own needs, may underpin some personality disorders.

Also issued in print format.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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