Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among UsAre psychopaths born without empathy, or created by circumstance? Based on 25 years of groundbreaking research, this fascinating book is "of exceptional value to anyone wishing to . . . guard against these baffling predators" (Joseph Wambaugh). "A brilliant, in-depth handling of a most complex subject".--Hugh Aynesworth (Conversations with a Killer). |
Contents
The Roots of the Problem | 155 |
The Ethics of Labeling | 180 |
A Survival Guide | 207 |
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Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us Robert D. Hare Limited preview - 2011 |
Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us Robert D. Hare Limited preview - 1999 |
Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us Robert D. Hare Limited preview - 1999 |
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