Cleckley described it as a conspiracy of silence in mask of sanity. This american psychiatrist opened the door to research that defines what weve come to know as psychopathy. A study published in 1937 revealed that fiftyseven per cent of a group of normal people showed a positive family history of neuropathic taint. His first book was published in 1941, and this version of the book is his 1975 revised edition.
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An athlete and a rhodes scholar, cleckley was the definition of a renaissance man. The mask of sanity is a book written by hervey cleckley, m. The most influential figure in the study of psychopathy is hervey cleckley, the author of the widely cited text, the mask of sanity cleckley, 1941, 1955. Hervey milton cleckley was an american psychiatrist and pioneer in the field of psychopathy. The mask of sanity by hervey cleckley, 9781614277828, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The mask of sanity book by hervey cleckley 2 available. An attempt to clarify some issues about the so called psychopathic personality cleckley, hervey m. Cleckley describes the psychopathic person as outwardly a perfect mimic of a normally functioning. We simply strive to provide students and professionals with the lowest prices on books and textbooks available online. Feb 23, 2015 the mask of sanity by hervey cleckley, 9781626549661, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Cleckleys classic study of psychopaths, the mask of sanity. The mask of sanity by hervey cleckley nook book ebook. An attempt to clarify some issues about the socalled psychopathic personality is a book written by american psychiatrist hervey m. Readers digest condensed books volume 31957 the lady a houseful of love the three faces of eve letter from peking the fbi story mission to borneo, volume 3 by conrad richter marjorie housepian carbett thigpen m.
The most amazing thing about cleckley s book is that it is so well written. Hervey cleckley is regarded as the father of the field of psychopathy studies. Cleckley, first published in 1941, describing cleckleys clinical interviews with patients in a locked institution. Psychopath hervey cleckley the mask of sanity, section 2. The psychopath as psychiatrist, in the group who show some fundamental characteristics of the typical psychopath but who make a good or fair superficial adjustment in society are sometimes found men who.
This book has been used in medical schools throughout the world for more than seventy years. The text is considered to be a seminal work and the most influential clinical description of psychopathy in the twentieth century. An attempt to clarify some issues about the socalled psychopathic personality hervey milton cleckley mosby, 1955 antisocial personality disorders 596 pages. This american psychiatrist opened the door to research that defines what weve come to know as psychopathy he lived from 1903 to 1984 and was a brilliant scientist who made detailed clinical and medical observations of several psychopaths. This book has been used in medical schools throughout the world for more than. Over the years we have learned how to provide students with cheap prices on high quality books and fast shipping. Feb 18, 2015 the mask of sanity by hervey cleckley, 9781614277828, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Cleckley describes the psychopathic person as outwardly a perfect mimic of a normally functioning person, able to mask or disguise the fundamental lack of internal personality structure, an internal chaos that results in repeatedly purposeful destructive behavior, often more selfdestructive than destructive to others. Although highly controversial, hervey cleckleys mask of sanity provides one of the most influential clinical descriptions of psychopathy in the. The term psychopath has been kicking around since the nineteenthcentury, but was popularized by psychiatrist hervey cleckley in his 1941 classic the mask of sanity. Cleckley questions whether this mask of sanity is voluntarily assumed to intentionally hide. This book is titled mask of sanity by hervey milton cleckley. Psychopath, hervey cleckley, the mask of sanity directory. His book, the mask of sanity, provided one of the 20 th centurys most influential clinical descriptions of psychopathy a description that remained relatively unchanged until his death. An attempt to clarify some issues about the socalled psychopathic personality 9781614277828. His book, the mask of sanity, first published in 1941, quickly became the definitive work of the psychopathic personality. The mask of sanity an attempt to clarify some issues about the socalled psychopathic personality hervey cleckley, m. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Not all of cleckleys writings have stood the test of time, but others seem prescient, arguably anticipating current debates regarding such contentious issues as successful psychopathy and the.
An attempt to clarify some issues about the so called psychopathic personality by hervey m. He died in 1984, and the last edition of this book came out in 1888. The ease with which defective heredity may be found in any case in which one looks for it is well known. Cleckley underestimated the dangerousness of psychopaths because of the sample he was dealing with, but his mask of sanity is still very much worth reading for anyone who is interested in psychopaths or criminals. Cleckley, who devoted many months of her time over the years not only to the. We simply strive to provide students and professionals with the lowest.
Cleckley scanned facsimile produced for nonprofit educational use, isbn 0962151904. It is considered a seminal work and the most influential clinical description of psychopathy in the 20th century. Clinical professor of psychiatry, medical college of georgia, augusta, ga author of the caricature of love and of the three faces of eve with corbett h. The most amazing thing about cleckleys book is that it is so well written. The mask of sanity special research by quantum future school. Incomplete manifestations or suggestions of the disorder, 26. For those of you who are seeking understanding of psychopathy, hervey cleckleys book the mask of sanity, the absolutely essential study of the psychopath who is not necessarily of the criminal type. Buy the mask of sanity 5th revised edition by cleckley, hervey isbn. The mask of sanity an attempt to clarify some issues about the socalled psychopathic personality non teneas aururn totum quod splendet ut aururn. Clinical professor of psychiatry, medical college of georgia, augusta, ga author of the caricature of love and of the three faces of eve. An attempt to clarify some issues about the socalled. The mask of sanity by hervey cleckley, 9781626549661, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Buy the mask of sanity by hervey cleckley online at alibris. Hervey cleckley 19031984 was probably among the most influential psychiatrists of the 20th century, but the history of his intellectual contributions to psychopathy is not especially well known. The term psychopath has been kicking around since the nineteenthcentury, but was popularized by psychiatrist hervey cleckley in his classic the mask of. The name hervey cleckley may not be too familiar to you. Hervey checkleys gives a great understanding of how these people function and also how come even professional people can be taken in by them. Hervey milton cleckley 1903 january 28, 1984 was an american psychiatrist and pioneer in the field of psychopathy. He studied mathematics and science at the university of georgia. Cleckley, harvey, cleckley, hervey m 9780452253414. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Sep 22, 2019 the name hervey cleckley may not be too familiar to you. An attempt to clarify some issues about the so called psychopathic personality. The mask of sanity paperback may 1, 1982 by harvey cleckley author 4. His book, the mask of sanity, originally published in 1941 and revised in new editions until the 1980s, provided the most influential clinical description of psychopathy in the twentieth century.
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