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Making evil : the science behind humanity's dark side

by Julia Shaw

This work examines the psychological and scientific foundations of human deviance and harmful behaviour. It draws on neuroscience and philosophy to analyse why individuals commit immoral acts and how society perceives evil.

Accession 14530 ISBN 9781786891303 Publisher Canongate
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