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A psychologist’s look at people who have no conscience
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What it is about
Psychologist Martha Stout says that about one in twenty-five Americans lacks a conscience. She describes how such people act and how to protect yourself. The book is based on her clinical practice.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want to spot manipulation.
What you will get
The figures in the book are debated.
The Sociopath Next Door Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Psychology · Manipulation · Conscience
Length
256 pages · ≈ 7 h
More about this book
Characters
Martha Stout.
Setting
Everyday relationships and work.
What makes it different
A popular guide to antisocial personality.
Feel
Serious, vivid and unsettling.
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