Psychopathy: A Very Short Introduction

Psychopathy is a personality disorder that has long captured the public imagination, but there is often a very limited understanding of the condition. For example, people commonly assume that psychopaths are sadistic serial killers or that all violent and antisocial individuals are psychopaths. Yet, research shows that this is not the case. Psychopathy: A Very Short Introduction gives an overview of how we can identify individuals with or at risk of developing psychopathy, and how they differ from other people who display antisocial behaviour. It also explores the latest scientific evidence in order to illuminate why psychopaths behave and develop the way they do, and considers whether it is possible to prevent or even treat psychopathy.