About the book: 2007 / "Lack of Conscience", a book by the famous Canadian psychologist Dr. Robert D. Haer, is dedicated to psychopaths - social predators who abandon leaving behind crippled destinies and broken hearts. The author explores the origins of the phenomenon of psychopathy, the factors of its occurrence (heredity and upbringing), and offers practical advice on recognizing psychopaths and neutralizing their impact. The book is richly illustrated with examples from clinical practice and everyday life. The book Deprived of Conscience will be of interest to both professional psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers, and a wide range of readers interested in the problem of psychopathy. "A fascinating look at psychopathy...a bone-chilling and very useful book." Kirkus Reviews