A brilliant, no-nonsense profile of the criminal mind, newly updated
in 2022 to include the latest research, effective methods for dealing
with hardened criminals, and an urgent call to rethink criminal justice
from expert witness Stanton E. Samenow, Ph.D.
"Utterly compelling reading, full of raw insight into the dark mind
of the criminal."--John Douglas, author of the #1 New York Times
bestseller Mind Hunter
Long-held myths defining the sources of and remedies for crime are
shattered in this groundbreaking book--and a chilling profile of today's
criminal emerges. In 1984, Stanton Samenow changed the way we think
about the workings of the criminal mind, with a revolutionary approach
to "habilitation." In 2014, armed with thirty years of additional
knowledge and insight, Samenow explored the subject afresh, explaining
criminals' thought patterns in the new millennium, such as those that
lead to domestic violence, internet victimization, and terrorism.
Since then the arenas of criminal behavior have expanded even further,
demanding this newly updated version, which includes an exploration of
social media as a vehicle for criminal conduct, new pharmaceutical
influences and the impact of the opioid crisis, recent genetic and
biological research into whether some people are "wired" to become
criminals, new findings on the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral
therapy, and a fresh take on criminal justice reform. Throughout, we
learn from Samenow's five decades of experience how truly vital it is to
know who the criminals are and how they think. If equipped with that
crucial understanding, we can reach reasonable, compassionate, and
effective solutions.
From expert witness Dr. Stanton E. Samenow, a brilliant, no-nonsense
profile of the criminal mind, updated to include new influences and
effective methods for dealing with hardened criminals
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