Baumeister, Roy F.
Evil: Inside Human Violence and Cruelty
- ISBN 13:
- 9780805071658
- author:
- Baumeister, Roy F.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Holt McDougal
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 3.1 x 22.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Social Psychology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Exploring the complexities of human nature, Roy F. Baumeister delves into the origins and persistence of evil behavior. By examining the perpetrator's perspective, he sheds new light on issues such as domestic violence, murder, torture, and betrayal.
This thought-provoking study examines the gap between victim and perpetrator, and uncovers the roots of evil behavior, including egotism, revenge, idealism, and sadism. The implications of this research are profound, with far-reaching consequences for how we conduct our lives and govern our society.
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