Description
1975 Berkley Medallion Edition. Paperback cover is scuffed, discolored, and worn around the corners/edges/spine including a small tear. Pages are discolored but unmarked. One page fold. Binding is secure. Book is slightly warped.
This well-worn copy of “President Nixon’s psychiatric profile” by Eli S Chesen offers a unique glimpse into the controversial presidency of Richard Nixon. Published just a year after Nixon’s resignation in 1974, this book provides a fascinating contemporaneous analysis of the 37th President’s mental state and decision-making processes. Chesen, a psychiatrist, attempts to shed light on the psychological factors that may have contributed to Nixon’s actions during the Watergate scandal and other defining moments of his tenure.
While the book’s assertions and methodology have been debated by scholars, it remains a valuable primary source for those studying Nixon’s legacy and the tumultuous political climate of the 1970s. This particular edition, with its visible signs of age and use, serves as a tangible reminder of the intense public interest and scrutiny surrounding Nixon’s presidency at the time of its publication. For collectors of political memorabilia or students of American history, this copy represents a rare opportunity to engage with a provocative work that sought to make sense of one of the nation’s most controversial leaders.
