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
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