Exploring the connection between shame and violent behavior, the author critiques traditional punitive legal systems that often exacerbate rather than alleviate violence. This groundbreaking work is essential for anyone affected by violence and those dedicated to its prevention and understanding its consequences.
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.
The book presents a groundbreaking perspective on understanding and preventing violence, as proposed by psychiatrist James Gilligan. Through a compassionate lens, it challenges conventional views and encourages readers to rethink the root causes of violent behavior, offering innovative solutions for addressing this pressing societal issue.
Exploring the themes of violence and its prevention, this volume delves into Shakespeare's characters to reveal insights into human behavior. It appeals to both Shakespeare enthusiasts and those worried about humanity's violent tendencies, emphasizing the playwright's relevance in addressing the dangers that threaten our survival. Through analysis of his works, readers can uncover the roots of aggression and discover potential pathways to foster peace.
Politicians and the political process, even in ostensibly democratic countries, can be deadly.
In this groundbreaking book, James Gilligan examines the epidemic foremost in the minds of most Americans--violence. As he tells the stories of the men he treated at a hospital for the criminally insane, Dr. Gilligan traces the devastating links between violence and shame. He shows how that deadly emotion drives people to destroy others and even themselves rather than suffer a loss of self-respect.