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Exploring the psychology behind violent crime, the author draws from personal experience as a prison psychiatrist and literary insights to examine the motivations of men who commit extreme acts of violence. He highlights how shame can drive individuals to murder and ultimately self-destruction, arguing that the current penal system worsens these issues. With powerful and unsettling portrayals of those affected, this work serves as a critical examination of a national epidemic, urging readers to confront the broader societal implications of violence.
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Violence, James Gilligan
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 1997
- Rilegatura
- (In brossura)
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- Titolo
- Violence
- Sottotitolo
- Reflections on a National Epidemic
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- James Gilligan
- Pubblicato
- 1997
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9780679779124
- Serie
- Tag
- Saggistica, Scienze sociali, Storie vere, Temi psicologici, Politica, Sociologia, True crime, Giustizia sociale
- Valutazione
- 4,3 su 5
- Descrizione
- Exploring the psychology behind violent crime, the author draws from personal experience as a prison psychiatrist and literary insights to examine the motivations of men who commit extreme acts of violence. He highlights how shame can drive individuals to murder and ultimately self-destruction, arguing that the current penal system worsens these issues. With powerful and unsettling portrayals of those affected, this work serves as a critical examination of a national epidemic, urging readers to confront the broader societal implications of violence.