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An in-depth interdisciplinary perspective on psychopathy suitable for those interested in criminology and criminal justice, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and other social science as well as general knowledge.
An innovative and indispensable resource for those wishing to investigate how and why psychopathy is important in understanding criminal behavior and its response,
No Remorse: Psychopathy and Criminal Justice provides a comprehensive examination of the empirical research and cultural understanding of psychopathy.
The book examines ways in which the construct and concept of psychopathy have made their way into criminological theory and criminal justice practice. It offers a focused look at how the term "psychopath" is used and understood in law enforcement, the courts, corrections, victim services, and juvenile justice. Additionally, it examines historical, research, and cultural perspectives on psychopathy for understanding criminal behavior, exploring theories of and research into psychopaths, psychopathy and gender, and representations of psychopaths in film and literature.
List of contents
Foreword by Robert D. HarePrefaceAcknowledgmentsChapter 1 Psychopathy and Its Relevance to Crime and Justice
Chapter 2 Theory and Research on Psychopathy
Chapter 3 The Mental Mechanisms of Psychopathy: Unconscious Defensive Process and Conscious Cognitive Style
Chapter 4 Psychopathy from an Interdisciplinary Perspective
Chapter 5 The Psychopath in Popular Culture
Chapter 6 Psychopathy and Criminal Justice Practice
Chapter 7 New Research and Emerging Issues
Chapter 8 Future Implications of the Psychopathy Construct for Criminology and Criminal Justice Policy and Practice
References
Index
About the author
Jacqueline B. Helfgott is professor and director of the Crime & Justice Research Center at Seattle University's Department of Criminal Justice.
