Evil and the Demonic - by Paul Oppenheimer (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>The notion of evil- does it exist? what forms does it take? -has always fascinated humankind. The evil underlying such atrocities as the Holocaust, Communist China's Tibetan abattoir, and the murderous ethnic cleansing undertaken by the Serbs and Croats seems beyond explanations or analysis. In this powerfully original work, Oppenheimer analyzes the phenomenon of evil in a mental behavior that emerges in particular conditions. Oppenheimer argues that evil contains specific, predictable ingredients. By understanding its nature, we can diagnose its specific manifestations in mass murder, genocide, and serial killings. Utilizing a variety of cinematic and literary genres in developing its evidence, the book considers such familiar films as <i>The Silence of the Lambs</i> and <i>Brazil</i>, and draws upon such literary works as Richard III, Oedipus the King and the Picture of Dorian Gray. <b>Evil and the Demonic</b> takes a bold first step, providing a framework in which to place the horrors of human existence.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>In this powerfully original work, Paul Oppenheimer analyzes the phenomenon of evil in light of a startling new theory. He proposes that evil can be understood empirically, as a type of physical and mental behavior that emerges in particular landscapes. Evil, Oppenheimer argues, contains specific, predictable ingredients and is, as such, a demonstrable fact. By understanding its nature - its diabolical self-consciousness and its impersonal selection of victims - we can diagnose its specific manifestations in mass murder, genocide, and serial killings. Crisscrossing a variety of cinematic and literary genres in developing its evidence, the book considers such familiar films as The Silence of the Lambs and Brazil and draws upon such literary works as Richard III, Oedipus the King and The Picture of Dorian Gray. Written in a style intended for both general reader and specialist, Evil and the Demonic provides a framework in which we can place the horrors of human existence.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>A masterly and original study of one of the most frightening topics with which human beings have to struggle.-- "Literary Review"<br><br>A wild and exuberant romp through the terrain of the monstrous . . . Oppenheimer's lucid explanations are the perfect antidotes to the sordid scenes he recreates.-- "American Book Review"<br><br>What is compelling, different and page-turning about this impressive book is that the author analyses evil through the medium of films and literature . . . Cinema buffs will find it a fascinating read.-- "Evening Standard"<br>
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