{"product_id":"savage-spawn-reflections-on-violent-children-paperback","title":"Savage Spawn: Reflections on Violent Children - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJonathan Kellerman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis thought-provoking and timely book from a #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling novelist and noted child psychologist reveals the factors that often lead to explosive and shocking juvenile violence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Ethically and morally, kids are works in progress. Throw in psychopathy and you've got a soul that will never be complete.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this powerful, disturbing book, bestselling author and noted child psychologist Jonathan Kellerman shines a penetrating light on antisocial youth--kids who kill without remorse--asserting that \"psychopathic tendencies begin very early in life, as young as three, and they endure.\" Criticizing our quick impulse to blame violent movies or a \"morally bankrupt\" society, Kellerman convinces us that it is the kids themselves who need to be examined. Carefully. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHow do children become cold-blooded killers? Kellerman warns that today's aggressive bully is tomorrow's Mafia don, cult leader, or genocidal dictator. Violently psychopathic youths possess an overriding need for power, control, and stimulation, and all display a complete lack of regard for the humanity of others. He examines the origins of psychopathy and the ever-shifting debate between nurture and nature, offering some controversial solutions to dealing with homicidal tendencies in children. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs timely as today's headlines, more gripping than fiction, \u003ci\u003eSavage Spawn\u003c\/i\u003e is a provocative look at the links between society and biology, children and violence. Kellerman's sobering message will remain with you long after the last page is turned.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEthically and morally, kids are works in progress. Throw in psychopathy and you've got a soul that will never be complete. \u003cbr\u003eIn this powerful, disturbing book, bestselling author and noted child psychologist Jonathan Kellerman shines a penetrating light on antisocial youth--kids who kill without remorse--asserting that \"psychopathic tendencies begin very early in life, as young as three, and they endure.\" Criticizing our quick impulse to blame violent movies or a \"morally bankrupt\" society, Kellerman convinces us that it is the kids themselves who need to be examined. Carefully. \u003cbr\u003eHow do children become cold-blooded killers? Kellerman warns that today's aggressive bully is tomorrow's Mafia don, cult leader, or genocidal dictator. Violently psychopathic youths possess an overriding need for power, control, and stimulation, and all display a complete lack of regard for the humanity of others. He examines the origins of psychopathy and the ever-shifting debate between nurture and nature, offering some controversial solutions to dealing with homicidal tendencies in children. \u003cbr\u003eAs timely as today's headlines, more gripping than fiction, Savage Spawn is a provocative look at the links between society and biology, children and violence. Kellerman's sobering message will remain with you long after the last page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, author and child psychologist Jonathan Kellerman shines a penetrating light on antisocial youth - kids who kill without remorse - asserting that \"psychopathic tendencies begin very early in life, as young as three, and they endure.\" Criticizing our quick impulse to blame violent movies or a \"morally bankrupt\" society, Kellerman convinces us that it is the kids themselves who need to be examined. How do children become cold-blooded killers? Kellerman warns that today's aggressive bully is tomorrow's Mafia don, cult leader, or genocidal dictator. Violently psychopathic youths possess an overriding need for power, control, and stimulation, and all display a complete lack of regard for the humanity of others. He examines the origins of psychopathy and the ever-shifting debate between nurture and nature, offering some controversial solutions to dealing with homicidal tendencies in children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJonathan Kellerman\u003c\/b\u003e is the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of more than three dozen bestselling crime novels, including the Alex Delaware series, \u003ci\u003eThe Butcher's Theater, Billy Straight, The Conspiracy Club, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eTwisted, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e True Detectives\u003c\/i\u003e. With his wife, bestselling novelist Faye Kellerman, he co-authored \u003ci\u003eDouble Homicide \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Capital Crimes\u003c\/i\u003e. With his son, bestselling novelist Jesse Kellerman, he co-authored the first book of a new series, \u003ci\u003eThe Golem of Hollywood\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the author of two children's books and numerous nonfiction works, including \u003ci\u003eSavage Spawn: Reflections on Violent Children \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e With Strings Attached: The Art and Beauty of Vintage Guitars\u003c\/i\u003e. He has won the Goldwyn, Edgar, and Anthony awards and has been nominated for a Shamus Award. Jonathan and Faye Kellerman live in California, New Mexico, and New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 7.9 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 18, 1999\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47359205736697,"sku":"9780345429391","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/zTAPI2KVim9780345429391.webp?v=1769873808","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/savage-spawn-reflections-on-violent-children-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}