The Science of Hate

How prejudice becomes hate and what we can do to stop it

Matthew Williams

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English

Faber & Faber
18 May 2021

Society & Social Sciences; Violence in society; Social discrimination; Crime & criminology; Causes & prevention of crime

At what point does prejudice become hate crime?

Hate crimes are spiraling to an all-time high on both sides of the Atlantic, with minorities experiencing the largest increase in hostility towards their race, nationality, sexuality and religion since records began. Whilst recent political turmoil could be a contributing factor to this spike, Professor Matthew Williams shows that there is nothing temporary about the hate that has been stirred up.

Drawing on 20 years of experience as a criminologist studying and interviewing the victims and perpetrators of hate - combining neuroscience, psychology, sociology, computer science and economics - The Science of Hate examines the illusive 'tipping point' at the intersection of prejudice and hate, traversing the globe and reaching back through history, from our tribal ancestors in pre-history to artificial intelligence in the 21st century.

By: Matthew Williams
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Main
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 31mm
Weight: 623g
ISBN: 9780571357062
ISBN 10: 0571357067
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 18 May 2021
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print

Matthew Williams is Professor of Criminology at Cardiff University, and is widely regarded as one of the world's foremost experts in hate crime. He advises the Home Office, Ministry of Justice and US Department of Justice among others; regularly appears in the media and he has documentary crews knocking at his door. He runs the 'HateLab' which has a GBP1m grant to assess the impact of national events on levels of hate crime and speech. @MattLWilliams

Reviews for The Science of Hate: How prejudice becomes hate and what we can do to stop it

Fascinating . . . meticulously researched . . . written in a really accessible manner. -- Dr Pragya Agarwal If we want to come together, we must take a cold hard look at what is keeping us apart. The Science of Hate does just that. -- Guardian What motivates hate crime and how can it be reduced? These questions cross disciplinary boundaries in the social sciences, from criminology to sociology and psychology. So, too, does The Science of Hate, expertly weaving together perspectives from different disciplines, to explore these questions. -- The Psychologist An invaluable tool kit that should be employed to eradicate hate from our communities. -- Professor Emeritus David Wilson