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Violence

Reflections on a National Epidemic

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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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Jaar van publicatie
1997
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Ondertitel
Reflections on a National Epidemic
Taal
Engels
Jaar van publicatie
1997
Formaat
Paperback
Aantal pagina's
320
ISBN13
9780679779124
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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.