Stout, Martha
The Sociopath Next Door: The Ruthless versus the Rest of Us
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529331271
- author:
- Stout, Martha
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- John Murray Learning
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 3 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, Family & Relationships, Love & Romance,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Sociopath Next Door: Understanding the Ruthless and Their Hidden Lives Sociopaths are often seen as violent criminals, but in reality, they can be found among us. Harvard psychologist Martha Stout reveals that approximately 4% of ordinary people have an often undetected mental disorder, characterized by a complete lack of conscience. This means that one in 25 everyday people may be secretly a sociopath. Sociopaths possess a unique charm and charisma that makes them more interesting than others around them. They are spontaneous, intense, and complex, which can make them difficult to identify. However, beneath their charming exterior lies a fundamental difference: they cannot love. Sociopaths learn early on to show sham emotions but underneath, they are indifferent to others' suffering. This book provides insight into the lives of sociopaths and how to recognize them. With this understanding, you may be surprised to discover that you know at least one or more sociopaths already.