Making Evil: The Science Behind Humanity’s Dark Side - Softcover

Shaw, Dr Julia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1786893711 ISBN 13: 9781786893710

Publisher: Canongate Books, 2019

Synopsis

Are you evil?

A smart and highly readable exploration of why we think and do bad things.

Dr Julia Shaw shows us that the same dispositions that make us capable of heinous crimes may also work to our advantage. And, if evil is within all of us, should it be said to exist at all?

In Making Evil, Shaw uses a compelling mix of science, popular culture and real life examples to break down timely and important issues. How similar is your brain to a psychopath's? How many people have murder fantasies? Can A.I. be evil? Do your sexual proclivities make you a bad person? Who becomes a terrorist?

This is a wide-ranging exploration into a fascinating, darkly compelling subject.

About this title

About the Author

Julia Shaw is a scientist in the Department of Psychology at University College London (UCL). Her academic work, teaching, and role as an expert witness focus on different ways of understanding criminal behaviour. Dr Shaw consults as an expert on criminal cases, delivers police-training and military workshops, and has evaluated offender diversion programs. Her work has been featured in outlets such as The Times, Telegraph, Daily Mail, New York Magazine, Discovery Channel, the BBC, CNN World, Der Spiegel, Russia Today and NPR. www.drjuliashaw.com @drjuliashaw

Edition details

• Publisher: Canongate Books
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1786893711
• ISBN 13: 9781786893710
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 320