| The Science of Evil: On Empathy and the Origins of Cruelty Contributor(s): Baron-Cohen, Simon (Author) |
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ISBN: 1541601483 ISBN-13: 9781541601482 Publisher: Basic Books OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2022 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychopathology - Autism Spectrum Disorders - Psychology | Emotions - Psychology | Research & Methodology |
| Dewey: 152.41 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.4" W x 8.1" (0.55 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A groundbreaking and challenging examination of the social, cognitive, neurological, and biological roots of psychopathy, cruelty, and evil Borderline personality disorder, autism, narcissism, psychosis: 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. |