James Gilligan
James Gilligan, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, NYU, wrote Violence, Preventing Violence, Why Some Politicians Are More Dangerous Than Others, a Times Literary Supplement Book of the Year, and co-authored The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump, a New York Times best-seller. His advice has been sought by President Clinton, Tony Blair, Kofi Annan, the World Health Organization, and the World Court.
Why Some Politicians are More Dangerous Than Others
Politicians and the political process, even in ostensibly democratic countries, can be deadly. James Gilligan has discovered a devastating truth that has been "hiding in plain sight" for the past... (more)
Violence: Reflections on Our Deadliest Epidemic
This work lays the foundation for a complete rethinking of the nature and meaning of violence in society. The author reveals the motives of men who commit violent crimes and men who not only kill... (more)
Holding a Mirror up to Nature: Shame, Guilt, and Violence in Shakespeare
Shakespeare has been dubbed the greatest psychologist of all time. This book seeks to prove that statement by comparing the playwright's fictional characters with real-life examples of violent... (more)