Fallon, James
The Psychopath Inside: A Neuroscientist's Personal Journey Into the Dark Side of the Brain
- ISBN 13:
- 9781617230158
- author:
- Fallon, James
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Current
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 14.4 x 1.7 x 21.4 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Psychology & Psychiatry, Pathological Psychology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
For his entire life, James Fallon appeared to be a normal, well-adjusted individual. A successful neuroscientist and professor, he had a loving family and many friends. However, a shocking discovery would challenge everything he thought he knew about himself.
While researching serial killers, Fallon found a pattern in their brain scans that helped explain their violent behavior. To his astonishment, his own brain scan matched that pattern. Further investigation revealed that he was descended from a long line of murderers. This revelation set Fallon on a journey to reconcile the truth about his own brain with his scientific understanding of the mind and behavior.
This personal and professional journey into the dark side of the brain offers a unique insight into the nature of psychopathy and the complexities of the human mind. Fallon's story is a thought-provoking exploration of identity, morality, and the human condition.
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