The Evil We Do: The Psychoanaysis of Destructive People

By Carl Goldeberg and Carl Goldberg

Murder, rape, and atrocity are serious social problems. Yet, despite their persistence, the reasons for deeply destructive behavior still elude contemporary psychological theories. Based on his four decades of clinical experience, humanistic psychoanalyst Dr. Carl Goldberg uses case studies of apparently irredeemable and dangerous people from all walks of life to dramatically demonstrate that even those who have led destructive lives can escape evil and be restored to more hopeful, compassionate, and responsible lives.Crucial to a probing examination and successful treatment of the dark side of life, Dr. Goldberg shows in his case studies, is addressing important psychological and philosophical issues ignored by contemporary psychologists and psychoanalysts.The Evil We Do is a book full of telling insights about the most troubling aspects of human nature-knowledge that is essential if American society is ever to deal effectively with the violence that plagues it.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1573928399
• ISBN13: 9781573928397
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Prometheus Books
• Length: 259 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

If only you had read this book ....

This book succeeds where others have failed in describing the origins of human suffering. It is not merely an exlanation of physical violence, but a well-written account detailing numerous forms of psychological problems, including addiction, alienation, loneliness, depression, despair, shame and abuse. It offers credible methods to understand today's most frightening concerns, such as school shootings and workplace violence. It also offers a way out. Exceedingly well-argued, Dr. Goldgerg's writing displays a convincing depth and breadth of knowledge. It is really quite masterful. Truly, this is one of those few books that one hopes becomes widely read , for the truths it contains.

One of the best written and most important psychology books

One of the best written and most important psychology books written in the past half-century.

An intriguing study

The reasons for violent behavior elude modern psychological theorists: psychoanalyst Goldberg's ideas laid out in The Evil We Do are based on four decades of clinical experience and present case studies of irredeemable and dangerous people to show how even the worst can be rehabilitated. An intriguing study.