The Psychopath Inside: A Neuroscientist's Personal Journey into the Dark Side of

Description: The Psychopath Inside by James Fallon A compelling career memoir by an award-winning neuroscientist describes how while studying his own familys brain scans for research he made the disturbing discovery that his own reflected a pattern he recognized from those in the brains of serial killers, a finding that offered new insights into the role of biology in behavior. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description For the first fifty-eight years of his life James Fallon was by all appearances a normal guy. A successful neuroscientist and medical school professor, hed been raised in a loving, supportive family; married his high school sweetheart; and had three kids and lots of friends.Then he learned a shocking truth that would not only disrupt his personal and professional life, but would lead him to question the very nature of his own identity.The Psychopath Inside tells the fascinating story of Fallons reaction to the discovery that he has the brain of a psychopath. While researching serial murderers, he uncovered a distinct neurological pattern in their brain scans that helped explain their cold and violent behavior. A few months later he learned that he was descended from a family with a long line of murderers, which confirmed that Fallons own brain pattern wasnt a fluke.As a scientist convinced that humans are shaped by their genetics, Fallon set out to reconcile the truth about his brain with everything he knew about the mind, behavior, and the influence of nature versus nurture on our personalities. How could he, a successful scientist and a happy family man with no history of violence, be a psychopath? How much did his biology influence his behavior? Was he capable of some of the gruesome atrocities perpetrated by the serial killers he had studied?Combining his personal experience with scientific analysis, Fallon shares his journey and the discoveries that ultimately led him to understand that, despite everything science can teach us, humans are even more complex than we can imagine."Compelling, essentialreading for understanding theunderpinnings of psychopathy."- M. E. Thomas, authorof Confessions of a SociopathFor his first fifty-eight years, James Fallon wasby all appearances a normal guy. A successfulneuroscientist and professor, hed been raisedin a loving family, married his high schoolsweetheart, and had three kids and lots offriends. Then he learned a shocking truth thatwould not only disrupt his personal and professionallife, but would lead him to questionthe very nature of his own identity.While researching serial killers, he uncovered apattern in their brain scans that helped explaintheir cold and violent behavior. Astonishingly,his own scan matched that pattern. And a fewmonths later he learned that he was descendedfrom a long line of murderers. Fallon set out toreconcile the truth about his own brain witheverything he knew as a scientist about themind, behavior, and personality. Author Biography James Fallon is an award-winningneuroscientist at the University of California,Irvine, where he has taught for thirty-five years.He lives in Irvine, CA. Review "The Psychopath Inside is a deeply compelling personal story of an eminent scientists discovery of his own psychopathy. Jim Fallon confesses the sins of his biology and in doing so receives the absolution of being human. I couldnt put it down."—PAUL J. ZAK, PhD, author of The Moral Molecule: The Source of Love and Prosperity"As comprehensive as it is compelling, essential reading for understanding the genetic and neuroscience underpinnings of psychopathy."—M. E. THOMAS, author of Confessions of a Sociopath"Just the word psychopath is enough to grab anyones attention and it has inspired numerous TV shows and films for many decades. In truth, I believe the word itself does little to wrap its arms around the infinite behavioral traits psychopaths possess, for good and bad. Fallon lets us inside his mind as he takes us on a deftly woven journey, breaking down every convention of psychopathic behavior."—SIMON MIRREN, former executive producer of Criminal Minds"In a thought-provoking account of self-exploration, Fallon puts himself under the microscope in an attempt to make sense of how his own biological and developmental history has shaped his life. His perspective on psychopathy pushes us to consider the important roles of nature and nurture, and the fine line between adaptive and maladaptive personality traits."—JOHN F. EDENS, PhD, professor of psychology, director of clinical training, and Cornerstone Faculty Fellow, College of Liberal Arts, Texas A&M University"An intriguing look into the dark side of the brain. A must-read for anyone curious about why our brains think our darkest thoughts and how many of us go into states of psychosis without even realizing it. Dr. Fallons study of my own brain helped me come to terms with my strangest ideas and why I function the way I do. Few people understand the brain as well as Dr. Fallon, and can write about it in such a fun and engaging way. A fascinating read."—ELI ROTH, writer, director, and producer "Absorbing, insightful and quirky"–Kirkus"His surprising final diagnosis could broaden the way we see normality."–Nature journal Promotional This is Fallons account of coming to grips with this discovery and its implications, especially the fact that humans are evne more complex than we can imagine. Review Quote "The Psychopath Inside is a deeply compelling personal story of an eminent scien Promotional "Headline" This is Fallons account of coming to grips with this discovery and its implications, especially the fact that humans are evne more complex than we can imagine. Description for Sales People A compelling investigation into the behaviour of psychopaths and what causes it. Fallon uses his own personal journey as he investigates psychopathic behaviour to show wider neurological causes. For fans of Jon Ronsons Psychopath Test (Picador, 2012). Compelling, essential reading for understanding the underpinnings of psychopathy. - M.E. Thomas Details ISBN1617230154 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc ISBN-10 1617230154 ISBN-13 9781617230158 Format Paperback Imprint Current Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Year 2014 Subtitle A Neuroscientists Personal Journey into the Dark Side of the Brain DEWEY 616.8582 Media Book Illustrations black & white illustrations, figures Short Title PSYCHOPATH INSIDE Language English UK Release Date 2014-10-28 Publication Date 2014-10-28 US Release Date 2014-10-28 Author James Fallon Translator Shaun Whiteside Edited by Tore Rem Birth 1969 Affiliation Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad, India Position UN Under-Secretary General and Rector Qualifications MD MPA Audience General NZ Release Date 2015-01-01 AU Release Date 2015-01-01 Pages 256 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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