The book presents a compelling portrait of male and female psychopaths,
based on 25 years of distinguished scientific research, providing solid
information and suprising insights for anyone seeking to understand this
devastating condition.Most people are repelled and intrigued by the images of cold-blooded,
conscienceless murders that increasingly populate our movies, television
programmes and newspaper headlines. With their flagrant criminal violation of
society's rules, serial killers like Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy are among
the most dramatic examples of the psychopath. Individuals with this personality
disorder are fully aware of the consequences of their actions and know the
difference between right and wrong, yet they are terrifyingly self-centred,
remorseless and unable to care about the feelings of others. Perhaps most
frightening, they often seem completely normal to unsuspecting targets - and
they do not always ply their trade by killing.; Presenting a portrait of these dangerous men and women based on 25 years of
scientific research, the author describes a world of con artists, hustlers,
rapists and other predators who charm, lie and manipulate their way through
life. Are psychopaths mad, or simply bad? How can they be recognized? And how
can we protect ourselves? This book provides information and insights for those
seeking to understand this devastating condition.
