Mary C. Jarrett Boeken

This groundbreaking study of the psychology of evil offers a new perspective on the nature of human cruelty and violence. Drawing on the latest scientific research and their own clinical experience, Southard, Jarrett, and Pound explore the ways in which people become capable of committing horrific acts against others. They also examine the psychological and social factors that can prevent or mitigate evil behavior, and offer a vision of a more compassionate and just society. This book is a must-read for anyone concerned with the moral challenges of our time.