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by Samenow (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Times Books (24 May 1988)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0134674995
  • ISBN-13: 978-0812910827
  • ASIN: 0812910826
  • Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14.5 x 3.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 961,256 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A clinical psychologist on Reagan's task force on crime analyzes criminal motivation and behavior, provides a factual profile of the criminal mind, and explains effective methods of dealing with hardened criminals.


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This approach to helping criminals change is being used.
Since the publication of this book, the approach to helping criminals change that I described has been adapted and utilized by a number of programs throughout the United States.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A very accurate description of the criminal mind, 17 Jan 1999
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Dr. Samenow clearly describes HOW a criminal thinks and behaves. This uncompromising look at antisocial behavior is very valuable to the psychiatrist, social worker and anyone involved in the criminal justice system. Many of those involved in deciding the fate of offenders lack the ability to understand that criminals, especially psychopthic ones, are not even playing on the same gameboard as the rest of society. Samenow's experience clearly shows the care one must take in analyzing the ability of offenders to function noncriminally in the world outside of an institutional setting. Samenow's theory on how the offender develops his peculiar viewpoint of the world is, however, seriously deficient. He simply accuses the criminal of having developed his narcissistic personality from the moment of birth unaided in any manner by family or society. On the other hand, his treatment of the offender relies strictly on behavior modification and his prevention of the development of criminal minds also stresses good parenting skills and a more responsive society. He contradicts himself in his confusion of nuture versus nature versus individual responsibility. None of us has the exact answer in this matter and Samenow would be better off not trying to make any conclusions in an area in which he lacks a comfortable argument. Regardless of this downside to the book, the work is an extremely good resource for understanding the working of the psychopathic mind. Pat Brown, Director/Investigative Criminal Profiler, The Sexual Homicide Exchange of Washington DC and Vicinity
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5.0 out of 5 stars Samenow hits the proverbial nail on the head., 1 Jan 1999
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Whenever I turn on the TV and see a show on criminology, it always involves a succession of professionals who seem to delight in blaming everyone but the criminal for his actions. Although many people would dismiss Samenow's work as too 'simple' to be true, I believe he is extremely accurate in his assesment of the criminal mind. I recommend this work for anyone with an interest in criminal psychology.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ for anyone involved in Criminal Justice, 18 Aug 1999
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I read Dr. Samenow's book "Inside the Criminal Mind" as a requirement of hire for a job at a Drug Treatment Facility that deals exclusively with convicted criminals. Dr. Samenow opened my eyes widely. His book definately influenced my thought process and my approach to dealing with and treating the offenders assigned to me.
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