Inside the Criminal Mind Newly Revis..., Stanton Samenow
Inside the Criminal Mind Newly Revis..., Stanton Samenow
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Inside the Criminal Mind (Newly Revised Edition)

Author: Stanton Samenow

Narrator: Mark Bramhall

Unabridged: 23 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/04/2014


Synopsis

A brilliant, no-nonsense profile of the criminal mind, newly updated in 2022 to include the latest research, effective methods for dealing with hardened criminals, and an urgent call to rethink criminal justice from expert witness Stanton E. Samenow, Ph.D.
 
“Utterly compelling reading, full of raw insight into the dark mind of the criminal.”—John Douglas, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Mind Hunter

Long-held myths defining the sources of and remedies for crime are shattered in this groundbreaking book—and a chilling profile of today’s criminal emerges. In 1984, Stanton Samenow changed the way we think about the workings of the criminal mind, with a revolutionary approach to “habilitation.” In 2014, armed with thirty years of additional knowledge and insight, Samenow explored the subject afresh, explaining criminals’ thought patterns in the new millennium, such as those that lead to domestic violence, internet victimization, and terrorism.

Since then the arenas of criminal behavior have expanded even further, demanding this newly updated version, which includes an exploration of social media as a vehicle for criminal conduct, new pharmaceutical influences and the impact of the opioid crisis, recent genetic and biological research into whether some people are “wired” to become criminals, new findings on the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy, and a fresh take on criminal justice reform. Throughout, we learn from Samenow’s five decades of experience how truly vital it is to know who the criminals are and how they think. If equipped with that crucial understanding, we can reach reasonable, compassionate, and effective solutions.

From expert witness Dr. Stanton E. Samenow, a brilliant, no-nonsense profile of the criminal mind, updated to include new influences and effective methods for dealing with hardened criminals


About The Author

Stanton E. Samenow, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist who has spent fifty years as a researcher, clinician, consultant, and expert witness specializing in criminal behavior. He has been appointed to three presidential task forces on law enforcement, victims’ rights, and a drug-free America. He has appeared on 60 Minutes, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, and Today. Stanton is also the author of Before It’s Too Late and Straight Talk About Criminals.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Suzanne on March 29, 2008

Many people react strongly to Samenow's conclusions in this book. He is simultaniously accused of being "too hard" on criminals by some, and "too soft" on criminals by others. He is "too hard" on criminals because he expects them to take full accountability for themselves and not blame their disadva......more

Goodreads review by Vivian on April 30, 2021

"Một số thủ phạm thực hiện những tội ác khủng khiếp là những kẻ cô độc không phải vì họ là nạn nhân của những người khác mà vì họ đã xua đuổi người khác bằng hành vi của chính bản thân mình." Quéo quèo, trên Goodreads này tôi chưa hề thấy một người bạn nào của tôi đọc cuốn này hết, nên ch......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on July 22, 2016

Wow. This authors ideas coupled with experience and training completely undressed my obviously out-dated assumptions of the minds of criminals. In fact, I hadn't even realized that I had specific opinions until there were challenged directly by the concepts presented in this book. The author takes t......more

Goodreads review by Thanh on August 07, 2021

Tiếp cận tội phạm trên góc độ theo dõi, ghi chép và phân tích các trường hợp ( case) của 1 nhà tâm lý học người Mỹ. Nhưng tôi thấy, đây còn là sách nên đọc cho cả những người làm giáo dục hoặc làm cha mẹ. Tác giả khảo sát tội phạm từ góc độ gia đình, trường học, công việc. Với các tội ác điển hình n......more

Goodreads review by Jeanne on April 07, 2018

Stanton Samenow's Inside the Criminal Mind was an often-frustrating book, but shouldn't we read things with different perspectives? Wouldn't our fractious times profit from listening? In fact, the very differences between Samenow's and my own worldviews were what I most appreciated. This book was ul......more