The science of evil on empathy and the origins of cruelty
"Borderline personality disorder, autism, narcissism, psychosis, Asperger's: All of these syndromes have one thing in common--lack of empathy. In some cases, this absence can be dangerous, but in others it can simply mean a different way of seeing the world. In The Science of Evil Simon Baron-Cohen,...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Basic Books,
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| Summary: | "Borderline personality disorder, autism, narcissism, psychosis, Asperger's: All of these syndromes have one thing in common--lack of empathy. In some cases, this absence can be dangerous, but in others it can simply mean a different way of seeing the world. In The Science of Evil Simon Baron-Cohen, an award-winning British researcher who has investigated psychology and autism for decades, develops a new brain-based theory of human cruelty. A true psychologist, however, he examines social and environmental factors that can erode empathy, including neglect and abuse. Based largely on Baron-Cohen's own research, The Science of Evil will change the way we understand and treat human cruelty"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | xii, 240 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-229) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780465023530 0465023533 9780465031429 0465031420 |
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