Download or read book Personality, Political Leadership, and Decision Making written by Jean Krasno and published by Praeger. This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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