The Devil You Know

Name: The Devil You Know
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SKU: 9780571357628
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Encounters in Forensic Psychiatry

By Eileen Horne and Gwen Adshead

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The Devil You Know by Eileen Horne and Gwen Adshead delves into the depths of human behaviour through a psychological lens. The book explores real-life encounters with those who have committed extreme acts, offering insights into the minds of offenders. It raises thought-provoking questions about morality, empathy, and the potential for change within those who have been deemed irredeemable.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the complexities of the criminal mind and the psychological aspects of rehabilitation and healing. With insights from a forensic psychiatrist, it offers a profound exploration of empathy, morality, and human nature through real-life case studies, blending elements of philosophy and psychology.

The Devil You Know

A fascinating window into criminal minds, suffused with compassion.

A perspective-shattering work into the minds of violent criminals that reveals profound consequences for human nature and society at large.

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Deeply moving. GUARDIAN

Brilliant . . . a powerful myth buster. SUNDAY TIMES

Unmissable. OBSERVER

Shocking and unflinching. i

Compulsive reading. MIRROR

Dr Gwen Adshead is one of Britain's leading forensic psychologists. She has spent over thirty years providing therapy inside secure hospitals and prisons for violent offenders. Whatever her patient's crime—serial homicide, stalking, arson—she helps them to better know their minds.

Case by case, she takes the reader into the treatment room and reveals the complex and vulnerable humans behind these acts of terrible violence. These are stories of cruelty and despair, but also change and hope. The Devil You Know speaks to our shared humanity and makes the case for compassion over condemnation, empathy over fear.

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The Devil You Know by Eileen Horne and Gwen Adshead delves into the intricate landscape of the human mind, particularly examining the psychological underpinnings of criminal behaviour. The authors are praised for their empathetic and insightful approach, providing a blend of clinical experience and philosophical exploration. Readers find the narrative thought-provoking, offering a unique perspective on what drives individuals to commit violent acts.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571357628

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 330g

Pages: 400

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Education & Reference Eileen Horne Gwen Adshead Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology

About the Author

Dr. Gwen Adshead is a leading psychiatrist and psychotherapist. Alongside her continuing work at Broadmoor Hospital as a Consultant Forensic Psychotherapist, where she runs psychotherapuetic groups for offenders, she also works in a medium secure unit in Hampshire. She has published a number of academic books and over one hundred papers. She was honoured with the President's Medal for services to psychiatry in 2013.

Eileen Horne is an author, dramatist and former television producer. She has lectured widely at film festivals and universities across Europe, and is the author of several books.

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