Until recently, no one suspected just how common paranoia was. But new research suggests that around a quarter of us have regular paranoid thoughts, and probably lots more have them occasionally. Paranoia is so prevalent that there>'s a very good chance that all of us will, at some point in our lives, be among the 25%.

Yet, although paranoia is as common as depression or anxiety, most of us know almost nothing about it. What is paranoia? What causes it? Are some people more prone to paranoia than others? Are we more paranoid now than we used to be? How should we deal with our paranoid thoughts? And how can we reduce the amount of paranoia in our society? Co-written by one of the world>'s leading psychologists of paranoia, and drawing on the latest scientific research, this lively and accessible book

answers these key questions, highlighting for the first time the central role of paranoia in our world today. - ;Wide-ranging, up-to-date and enjoyable, it is a must-read for anyone curious about human psychology and modern life. - Professor Richard Bentall, Bangor University;An absorbing, entertaining, and illuminating examination of one of the defining topics of the age. - Professor Aaron T. Beck, University of Philadelphia and President of the Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy.  less