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Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us 1st Edition

by Robert D. Hare (Author)
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 236 pages
  • Publisher: The Guilford Press; 1 edition (January 8, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 9781572304512
  • ISBN-13: 978-1572304512
  • ASIN: 1572304510
  • Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 5.5 x 8.8 inches
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe creepy folk
By Fox in a Box on February 10, 2005
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Robert Hare's book is a landmark publication and very frequently referenced by other professionals, which speaks to the respect in which his colleagues hold his research and writings. This is an excellent book. It is well-written, lucid, and aimed at the lay person. His clarification of the terms "psychopath," "sociopath" and "anti-social personality disorder" are quite useful.

My only problem with the book is that Hare's examples come largely from the criminal world, where many psychopaths end up, and in which he worked for many years. Because of this, we may lose sight of the fact that many "psychopaths" are NOT criminals, but produce enormous chaos and emotional mayhem in the lives of others -- others who do not understand this disorder and cannot make sense of what has happened to them.

Psychopaths by their very nature are con artists, but not all are thieves and murderers. Some are just emotionally abusive, cruel, manipulative, controlling and bring families, employees, employers and acquaintances to ruin in a hundred other ways.

Empty, pathetic and destructive, they run the gamut from the emotionally frozen, disengaged, cruel parent to the serial killer -- all marked by one thing, their inability to relate empathetically to others.
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5.0 out of 5 starsPsychopaths at the back door - the facts revealed
By C. Middleton on December 21, 2005
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After reading this extremely sobering text, and it is strongly suggested you do, you will recognize someone in your past, present or future to be a psychopath. As Hare suggests, it is dangerous to label individuals without proper clinical research including intense interviews and applying the "Psychopathic Checklist" before a likely diagnosis can be made. However recent research has shown that there are literally millions of psychopaths in jail, mental institutions or simply walking the streets. They can be in your work places, a problem child or sharing your bed. It's a frightening thought, and this book has been written to outline the essential characteristics of the psychopath and a general "survival guide" to help us recognize and prevent the majority of harm to oneself and our loved ones.

Hare provides many case histories from thousands of interviews with psychopaths and their victims. The renowned psychopathic checklist that he and his team developed over many years has proved to be a worthwhile tool in diagnosis. Most of these case histories are terrifying and ultimately sad as the psychopath invariably leaves a wake of destruction wherever they are and with whom they come in contact. These predators are the grand seducers because they have developed a strategy to detect one's weaknesses, doors of opportunity, to attain their every desire, whether money, sex or power. These characteristics seem obvious on first reading, but are a little more difficult to spot in actual physical contact.

The psychopath is usually glib and superficial, egocentric and grandiose and most importantly feels no guilt or remorse after committing an illegal or terrible act. Most often they are impulsive, deceitful and highly manipulative.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsWonderfully insightfull
By J. Adams on October 28, 2006
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I never went looking for this type of book but it came to me after a very traumatic time in my life, a time when I was at odds with everything and everyone.I actually found this book at a second hand store without its cover.I saw the words "WITHOUT A CONSCIENCE" and new who it was about.

I was married to an extreme psychopath, he is actually in prison for raping and stabbing a strange woman with a screwdriver six times.Who knows what else he may have done, but got away with?

This man was a tirant in my life , he broke me mentally , emotonally, and spiritually.The problem is getting away from these people once they "OWN" you, because thats exactly how they feel about you.They don't let thier possesions go easily!I have to admit I got off easily, if he hadnt been incarcerated who knows where I would be today, or even if I would be at all?

I found this book helped me get through the post tramatic problems I was having, and to learn to trust again.This book will help you to understand the way these people think.I certaintly know now how to avoid ever being in a situation like that again.It also was intriguing in a way of just getting into the head of a psychopath. knoledge is always the best defence!
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5.0 out of 5 starsYour whole family should read this book
By CVB on October 5, 2006
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A person like this ruined my life, my nephew's life and my child. I ended up seeing a psychiatrist as part of my recovery after the incident and she recommended this book. I wish I had read it before I met the psychopath and I would never have been drawn into his manipulations and deceptions. These people are out there among us and you probably already know at least one. The only way to protect yourself from them is to know what to look for. My psychiatrist promised me that once I read this book, I would never again fall victim to these people. She was right; I have since been able to identify them and avoid them. I recently lent this book to my neighbor whose teenage daughter was deceived by a teenage psychopath and who was beeing ruthlessly lied to, manipulated, stalked and harassed by him. Read this book and share it with everyone in your family. It has been a blessing to me and mine.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsGreat resource!

Great resource for Therapists, Counselors and anyone who needs to know whom they are dealing with in sensitive areas.

Published 13 days ago by Conni
5.0 out of 5 starsEye-opening book

Amazing read. The definitive book on Psychopathy. I couldn't put this book down and it kind of scared me too. Read more

Published 20 days ago by Connie A.
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Hare is said to be one of the best on this subject. Great book. Thanks.

Published 28 days ago by susiep
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Great book, recommend read for everyone who knows a strange person

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5.0 out of 5 starsFascinating Book

I really enjoyed his portraits of psychopaths he encountered in the Canadian prison population. I can't evaluate the content as a professional in his field might, but there was a... Read more

Published 1 month ago by Song Bird
5.0 out of 5 starsInteresting

Written by a professional who has dedicated his life to educating other professionals about the Psychopath. Read more

Published 1 month ago by ManicPanicChick
5.0 out of 5 starsA must read!

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Published 1 month ago by KATHY F LEMON
1.0 out of 5 starsPop culture, nothing more.

Poorly written, superficial book. Author's own point-of-view and his "Checklist" are repeated endlessly. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Cheryl Porter
5.0 out of 5 starsI recommend this book to absolutely everyone

I had always believed that everyone had a conscience, until I got involved with a sociopath. As I look back on the 2 month relationship I had with this liar, I now recognize the... Read more

Published 2 months ago by Susan Segovia-Munoz

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