The Science of Evil: On Empathy and the Origins of Cruelty
By Simon Baron-Cohen
Read by Jonathan Cowley
Unabridged
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ISBN: 9798200089376
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ISBN: 9798200089390
| Runtime: | 4.97 Hours |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Psychology |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
Borderline personality disorder, autism, narcissism, psychosis, Asperger's: 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.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“Rigorously researched…[Baron-Cohen’s] discussion of how parents can instill lifelong empathy in their children is particularly useful.” —Psychology Today
“Baron-Cohen’s professorial background shines through in the book’s tone and in step-by-step, engaging prose urging both academic and lay reader alike to journey with him in scientific inquiry.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“The Science of Evil contains a huge amount of useful information for a rather short read…it’s an important early step in building a more robust understanding of our species at its most horrific.” —Boston Globe
“A book that gets to the heart of man’s inhumanity to man… Baron-Cohen has made a major contribution to our understanding of autism.” —Guardian
“Clearly written and succinct, this book will enrich but not overwhelm interested readers…provides a useful perspective for understanding human pathology, including events like Columbine and the Holocaust.” —Library Journal
Baron-Cohen's professorial background shines through in the book's tone and in step-by-step, engaging prose urging both academic and lay reader alike to journey with him in scientific inquiry. —Publishers Weekly Starred Review
Author
Author Bio: Simon Baron-Cohen
Simon Baron-Cohen is professor of developmental psychopathology and director of the Autism Research Centre at the University of Cambridge. He is the author of more than 600 scientific articles and four books, including The Science of Evil and The Essential Difference.
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Details
Details
| Available Formats : | Library CD, MP3 CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Psychology |
| Runtime: | 4.97 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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