Without Conscience

The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us

Robert D. Hare, Ph.D.

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Guilford Publications
06 May 1999

Psychology; Clinical psychology

Most people are repelled and intrigued by the images of cold-blooded, conscienceless murders that increasingly populate our movies, television programmes and newspaper headlines. With their flagrant criminal violation of society's rules, serial killers like Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy are among the most dramatic examples of the psychopath. Individuals with this personality disorder are fully aware of the consequences of their actions and know the difference between right and wrong, yet they are terrifyingly self-centred, remorseless and unable to care about the feelings of others. Perhaps most frightening, they often seem completely normal to unsuspecting targets - and they do not always ply their trade by killing. Presenting a portrait of these dangerous men and women based on 25 years of scientific research, the author describes a world of con artists, hustlers, rapists and other predators who charm, lie and manipulate their way through life. Are psychopaths mad, or simply bad? How can they be recognized? And how can we protect ourselves? This book provides information and insights for those seeking to understand this devastating condition.

By: Robert D. Hare Ph.D.
Imprint: Guilford Publications
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 288g
ISBN: 9781572304512
ISBN 10: 1572304510
Pages: 236
Publication Date: 06 May 1999
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Professional and scholarly , A / AS level , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1. Experiencing the Psychopath 2. Focusing the Picture 3. The Profile: Feelings and Relationships 4. The Profile: Lifestyle 5. Internal Controls: The Missing Piece 6. Crime: The Logical Choice 7. White-Collar Psychopaths 8. Words from an Overcoat Pocket 9. Flies in the Web 10. The Roots of the Problem 11. The Ethics of Labeling 12. Can Anything Be Done? 13. A Survival Guide Epilogue

Reviews for Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us

A brilliant, in-depth handling of a most complex subject. --Hugh Aynesworth, author of Ted Bundy: Conversations with a Killer Fascinating, chilling, and accurate....The world's most renowned psychopathy researcher has leavened sharp scientific insights with page-turning case descriptions in a rare publishing feat: a book that is both highly readable and highly reputable. --John Monahan, PhD -A fascinating, if terrifying, look at psychopaths....Hare makes a strong case for the view that psychopaths are born, not made....A chilling, eye-opening reportand a call to action.--Kirkus Reviews, 1/10/1999