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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
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- Released
- 1997
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- Title
- Violence
- Subtitle
- Reflections on a National Epidemic
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James Gilligan
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Released
- 1997
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9780679779124
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, True Stories, Psychological Topics, Politics, Sociology, True Crime, Social Justice
- Rating
- 4.3 out of 5
- Description
- 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.