Description
The book presents the fundamentals of psychology and the behavioral pathology of serial killers. As an example of the various forms of this pathological phenomenon, it includes brief stories of the most brutal serial killers of our time, from their childhood to the current stage of the investigation into their violent acts. The publication is intended for both the general public interested in the darker sides of human psychology and for students and professionals in the fields of psychology, pedagogy, sociology, behavioral or social pathology, psychiatry, or criminology. It features over 200 stories of individuals with highly pathological personality and behavior profiles, providing an overview of the causes and manifestations of evil, violence, and pain. The book contains a large number of photographs, letters, psychological analyses, and artworks created by the perpetrators themselves. It highlights systemic failures and erroneous judgments by psychiatrists, psychologists, judges, and educators. It should serve as a prevention tool and a call for vigilance, warning us of the dangers that may lurk anywhere.
Information
Author: Drbohlav Andrej
Publication date: January 1, 2013
Manufacturer: GRADA Publishing, a. s.
Genres: Psychology, Social sciences, Books, Specialized and technical literature
Type: Books - paperback
Pages: 472
ISBN/EAN: 9788024743714

