Bad Men Do What Good Men Dream: A Forensic Psychiatrist Illuminates the Darker Side of Human Behavior [Paperback]

"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"

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.

Robert I. Simon, M.D., is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Director, Program in Psychiatry and Law, at Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. He has been a practicing psychiatrist and forensic psychiatrist for over 30 years. Dr. Simon has authored or edited 10 other books for psychiatrists and other mental health professionals on topics in psychiatry and the law. He has also published numerous papers on civil and criminal matters, including a study of 33 murderers. Dr. Simon is board certified by both the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Forensic Psychiatry. In 1993, he received the Manfred S. Guttmacher Award from the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law honoring outstanding contributions to the literature on forensic psychiatry. He was also the recipient of the 1994 American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Seymour Pollack Award in recognition of distinguished contributions to the teaching and educational functions of forensic psychiatry. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.