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by Robert D. Hare PhD (Author) "Over the years I've become accustomed to the following experience ..." (more)
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This work of pop psychology merits attention because Hare has pioneered in the field of psychopathy, which is still in a formative state. Psychopaths, he asserts, are neither sociopaths nor psychotics but rather are people who are well aware of the difference between right and wrong and ignore the distinction. Additionally, they are egocentric and have no feelings of empathy, guilt or remorse. They view others as potential victims, and they leave a trail of unhappiness behind them in those who have succumbed to their deceitful manipulations. Whether nature or nurture underlies their aberration is still uncertain; they are almost impossible to treat, according to Hare, because they are convinced that they have no psychological or emotional problems. Although, as he notes, much of the literature on psychopathy is scientific, Hare here presents material in a form accessible to lay readers.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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The word psychopath conjures up visions of the horrific deeds of Ted Bundy or Jeffrey Dahmer for most people. But not all murderers are psychopaths and not all psychopaths are murderers. Psychopathy is a complex personality disorder whose most prevalent characteristic is lack of remorse and whose cause and cure are still unknown. Unlike Hare's previous writings, geared to professional clinicians and researchers, this title attempts to clarify psychopathy for the general public. Hare is a recognized expert in the field of psychopathy, and whereas the content here is good and the explanations accessible to lay readers, the presentation is choppy and repetitious. Owing to interest in the more famous psychopaths, this book will probably be popular in public libraries. Although it is by no means scholarly, academic libraries may consider it because of the author's expertise. Another book to consider is Herve Cleckley's classic, The Mask of Insanity (Cleckley, 1988).
- Jennifer Amador, Central State Hosp. Medical Lib., Petersburg, Va.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Educate yourself and read this book!, Nov 6 2007
By Aeneas - See all my reviews
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Highly recommended to read. Hare deals with the serious subject of psychopathy in a thorough way and covers all the essentials. Throughout the text the subject matter is illustrated by many examples from real life, which makes it easier to understand.

The disturbing fact is that about 1 out of 25 people is a psychopath and most of them do not end up in jail or mental institutions. On the contrary they climb the corporate ladder, become politicians or just simply con or defraud ordinary people without getting caught.

Best protection is to understand about psychopathy and how psychopaths operates in our midst.

Read it along with these other complimentary books on the subject: "In sheeps clothing", "The sociopath next door", "Political Ponerology" and "The Mask of Sanity".
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Important Read, Nov 13 2007
By Lynne Grey (United States) - See all my reviews
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It is becoming more and more important to be able to identify the psychopath. Why? Because these predators are the ones ultimately running our governments, religions and corporations. Dr. Hare's book is not only easy to read, but has very important information on how psychopaths think and act, two ways to identify them. His findings have been used by many other psychologists in identifying psychopaths; Dr Stout and Dr. Cleckley to name just two of them.

He shows how easily one can be conned by these people. Which is why we need to read all the information that we can. And this book is loaded with information that you can use.
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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Too clinical; nothing new; sensationalist, Dec 3 2001
By "tobeanna" (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews
The layout is confusing. It jumps all over the place. And not as well researched as it should be NB. the Lawrencia Bembenek example does not belong here.

It skims alot of sections. It tends to perpetuate the myth that psychopaths are all serial killers. Not enough in-depth cases. Doesn't take advantage of the new research on brain abnormalities - nothing new here.

Not a comprehensive overview of a psychopath. Eg. it doesn't mention one word about the connection between substance abuse and psychopathy.

A poorly organized and edited book. Comes nowhere near Hervey Cleckley's "The Mask of Sanity". This is a masterpiece on this subject even though it was written originally in the fifties when there was less medical knowledge of the subject. This book really gives you the flavour of what a psychopath is.

Neither books however deals much with the victims of psychopaths.

This book comes across as being a hybrid of a breathless tabloid piece and a poorly-written thesis. A mishmash. As a supposedly premier researcher on the subject, I expected a much better book instead of this - it reads like a transcribed dictaphone recording dashed off in one sitting by the author.

Still worth investigating as there aren't too many current books on the subject; and thankfully it doesn't contain any Freudian pyscho-analytic mumbo-jumbo.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction to psychopathy
Hare's book, along with Martha Stout's (The Sociopath Next Door), are probably the most accessible, easy-to-read introductions to the reality of psychopathy. Read more
Published on Mar 5 2007 by H. Koehli

5.0 out of 5 stars Whoever Fights Psychopaths!
WOW. I just finished reading this book & I must say, it was a thorough read. Dr. Hare covered a wide range of levels of the psychopath, how to deal with a psychopath if you... Read more
Published on May 1 2004 by Gift Card Recipient

5.0 out of 5 stars A book that needs to be sentenced!
This book is written inside out. It is has been written from inside the mind of a psychopath catching their every thought. Read more
Published on Jan 5 2004 by Kathleen Carpenter

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay, but wordy and repetitive
I can appreciate that the author did not have easy access to a broad representation of sociopathic individuals in the general population, instead most of his interviews and... Read more
Published on Dec 6 2003 by nidan48

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly interesting!
I read this shortly after an encounter with a psychopath and it was very illuminating. The other presents a very nice lay interpretation combined with scientific information. Read more
Published on Jun 22 2003 by Elizabeth B. Daykin

5.0 out of 5 stars Xcellent Book 4 any1 who wishes answers
I found this book to be very informative as to how to distinguish the difference between pathologies.
Gr8 xamples of said pathologies too.
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Published on Oct 12 2002 by Julie Bresciani

5.0 out of 5 stars ESSENTIAL TO HEALING
This book is essential for the healing of family members and/or victims whose lives have been impacted by the puzzling acts and deceptions of a psychopath. Read more
Published on Jun 2 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars a thorough and fascinating portrait of the psychopath
As a person with an isatiable appetite for true crime and criminal psychology books i must give this book my highest regards. Read more
Published on May 28 2002 by dropin'em

5.0 out of 5 stars A "MUST READ" FOR PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS
The easiest and most concise book written for the student or interested layman. I especially liked the profile checklist. Read more
Published on April 17 2002 by Broken Heart Sparrow

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative
I enjoyed this book about psychopathy written in layman's language. Dr. Hare describes the traits of the psychopath so that the rest of us can recognise them when we come across... Read more
Published on Mar 3 2002 by Kelley Hunt

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