Generation me
by Jean M. Twenge · first published 2006
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One of the top researchers on the topic of self-esteem being snake oil, along with Roy Baumeister, is Jean Twenge. She has a couple books: Generation Me [1] and The Narcissism Epidemic [2]. The online presence for both is strong: [1] http://www.generationme.org/ [2] http://www.narcissismepidemic.com/
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