This is a great book about Psychopathy and its' influences on society. Doctor Hare explains the subject understandably. Even though the book itself is a decade old, it still has valuable information how to recognize and beware psychopaths. Of course only a professional should make the diagnosis about someone with symptoms from the checklist. But at least we now have a tool to protect ourselves and try to avoid the people who fit to description. I found this book very useful and recommend it. 

This is one book I could not put down. Recommended by a parole officer, after 5 pages I needed to grab my highlighter pen. This is one book every woman needs to read. It would save a great deal of pain in her lifetime. I have chosen to work in the field of family violence and although all of the workers have read this book as part of their internships, few have used it as part of their followup with the client. Thank you Dr. Hare. Your brilliance in this science is only heightened by your dogged determination to show that not ALL psychopaths are behind bars and most are living right near each of us. 

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A well-written and detailed account of the worst human beings in society, Without Conscience is based on decades of case-studies and psychological research. Despite this technical and esoteric ... Read full review

Review: Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us

So-so. It was a very good description of a sociopath/psychopath. But since most first hand research on psychopaths takes place in prison (the numbers are greatest there obviously), a lot of the book ... Read full review

Review: Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us

I enjoyed the book immensely. It is a very accessible, interesting and enjoyable read. The language used is such that anyone with could read it and learn from it as an introduction. However, I would ... Read full review

Review: Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us

The Author The author, Robert Hare, is a clinical psychologist, who obtained his Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia. Bob Hare gained much of his insights working with prisoners at the ... Read full review

Review: Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us

Dr. Robert Hare: This is a book about psychopaths... Sarah: With hearts of gold? Dr. Robert Hare: No, they're pretty heartless, actually. Sarah: Because they need love? Dr. Robert Hare: No. They're ... Read full review

Review: Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us

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Review: Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us

Robert D. Hare's book is well-written and elegantly structured, achieving a balance between being comprehensible and informative to the layman while still being enlightening to those with a depth of ... Read full review