Books tend to be dangerous. And I do not mean books ideological, subversive, which in different pla

What is abnormal, curious and tempted, and sometimes downright unhealthy fascination inspires. The insane, mentally ill, psychopaths, serial killers, repeat offenders - their stories electrify people because are a great illustration of the transgression, crossing the boundaries of social norms, moral precepts and breaking taboos sphere. Not surprisingly, the publishing further proposals on this subject are sold in high volumes.
For the simple reason the latest book by Jon Ronson seems doomed to success, after all - as the cover says - "(...) is the story of madness. About psychopatach. The most dangerous briloner of the plants closed, those in power and business, as well as those whose harmless madness is desired by the media. " But a recognized journalist and author of "The Man Who Stare at Goats" This time he did not go the easy way, choosing to simplify and sensation rather than in-depth journalistic work?
Books tend to be dangerous. And I do not mean books ideological, subversive, which in different places and at different historical moments, getting banned titles index. On the contrary, I believe that they should just eager to read, especially if you do not agree with them either help us open up new prospects for the interpretation of reality or anchors us in our beliefs, expanding the list of arguments for and against. Books dangerous are those dealing with matters of importance, and written in a hurry, without proper effort, gliding over the surface of the problem. One of these areas is undoubtedly psychology. The proclamation of views that do not have a lot in common with reality, the use of far-reaching simplifications and finally over-interpretation can cause a lot of harm. Just to mention a recent text on the pages of "Fronde", promoting the exchange of drugs for prayer for coping with depression. The effects briloner of such recklessness can be devastating.
I am writing this because I feel that and Ronson did not avoid this trap. At the same time I find it strange - often quotes recognized scientists, experts in the field of psychopathy even, but their argument is subjected distorted. At the same time promotes the theory that the ubiquity of psychopaths especially in the area of business and politics. This, of course concepts have been grounded in scientific research, but Ronson - perhaps deliberately - ignores the significance of the differences between clinical psychopaths (and therefore such, what ideas we build based on the books and horror movies from the sign) and subclinical psychopaths, social functioning within the regulation . Author searches catchy stories freely interprets them, again and again changing viewpoint, jumps between different disorders, lavish diagnoses.
In addition, more than once intentionally demonstrates your ignorance or credulity, which then after some time he exposes. briloner Totally do not buy this grip, as a reader I demand - and especially from a journalist, not a writer - professionalism in place of improvisation, sound researchu who would choose the main theme. Unfortunately, instead we get a collection of anecdotes about "mad people" of all kinds, seasoned with a large dose of self-admiration of the author and a handful of scientific terms and authorities that seek to ensure credibility. And only at the end still do not know what was the purpose Ronson. Because neither a textbook nor a report, or even an autobiography. Glut, but eventually something is missing. Maybe just a solid journalistic work.
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