- Paperback: 339 pages
- Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing Inc; Rev Ed edition (1 May 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 158562294X
- ISBN-13: 978-1585622948
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 956,398 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"it is a fascinating discussion of several varieties of abnormal, antisocial, often heinously violent human behavior from a psychiatric point of view. It offers insights into the so-called "dark side" of the human element by a very experienced, and very human, clinical professor and forensic psychiatrist. It is full of good information about topics that engender mystery and misunderstanding among both lay and professional readers. It is offered by a reputable publisher of clinical and academic books."-- "William H. Reid, M.D., MPH, Journal of Psychiatric Practice ", "January 2010"
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Robert Simon's "Bad Men Do What Good Men Dream: A Forensic Psychiatrist" illuminates the darker side of human behavior. It is that rare title that is both essential reading for the mental health professional and accessible in style and content to the fascinated lay reader. In twelve powerful and provocative chapters, the author introduces readers to a psychological perspective on evil, character and destiny, as well as the making of good men and women. Simon also illuminates the psychology of psychopaths, serial killers, rapists and all manner of evil characters who appall and challenge us by their very existence. He rejects the common belief that his subjects are "monsters" with nothing in common with the more "normal" among us. Simon posits that if we deny our dark side, it can only obscure our understanding of violent offenders and impede our ability to both know ourselves and control our own, at times, unacceptable impulses.
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NOT essential reading at all.,
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This review is from: Bad Men Do What Good Men Dream: A Forensic Psychiatrist Illuminates the Darker Side of Human Behavior (Paperback)
This book is written by a 'clinical professor of psychiatry', but frankly could have been written by anyone with the barest passing knowledge of the concept of psychopathy. It feels dilletantish in its style and its coverage of the material is superficial. It may be reasonably interesting to the lay person, but there are much better books out there for the interested clinician.
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3.6 out of 5 stars (17 customer reviews) 22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
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Bad men do what good men dream,
By Liza H. Gold MD - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Bad Men Do What Good Men Dream: A Forensic Psychiatrist Illuminates the Darker Side of Human Behavior (Hardcover)
Dr. Robert I Simon's book Bad Med Do What Good Men Dream is an erudite and readable treatment of one of the knottiest questions in the history of humanity: what separates good men from bad men? Dr. Simon has applied his vast experience in clinical and forensic psychiatry to illuminate the similarities and differences between those who demonstrate remarkable psychopathology and "normal" people. He has explored the spectrum of violent and horrifying behavior, from killer cults to serial murderers to workplace violence, and provided a thoughtful discussion of the difficulties of identifying the good and evil inside us and around us. As a forensic psychiatrist, I found this book enlightening, thought provoking and well written. I highly recommend it to any professional or lay student of human nature.
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Pass on this one,
By Robert Irving, Ph.D. - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Bad Men Do What Good Men Dream: A Forensic Psychiatrist Illuminates the Darker Side of Human Behavior (Hardcover)
...[T]his book has four or five chapters of differing criminalbehaviors (the serial murderer, the sexual deviant) told in sensational stories with little serious discussion of the the psychological basis or reasoning of why bad men do what good men dream. In fact, the question of why bad men DO what good men dream is never seriously examined. In fact, there is little, if any, illuination of the causes or understanding of psychopathic behavior. If this is a topic that interests you, you're much better off with Charles Patrick Ewing's work or Henry Steadman. 16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
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the struggle between good and evil,
By lise van susteren - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Bad Men Do What Good Men Dream: A Forensic Psychiatrist Illuminates the Darker Side of Human Behavior (Paperback)
Bad Men Do What Good Men Dream is a fascinating and well researched account of mankind's capacity for evil. Written by a forensic psychiatrist with years of clinical experience examining the human mind, the book not only provides the theoretical underpinnings of the subject, it provides the seasoned observer's inside account of what makes us "tick". In the humanist's tradition, it recognizes that dark thoughts are latent in all of us. Dr. Simon has produced a highly educational and riveting read without ever lapsing into the usual pomposity or sensationalism often found in writings on this topic. Readers will enjoy the many thought provoking discussions not only about why we do the things we do, but about what separates "good" people from "bad".
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