The Mass Killer: Six Case Histories That Tell Us Why Gerald Schoenewolf
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The Mass Killer

Six Case Histories That Tell Us Why

Release Date: 08/01/2023

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Why does America lead the world in mass killings? In this groundbreaking analysis, renowned psychoanalyst Dr. Gerald Schoenewolf delves deep into the psychological abyss of mass violence to uncover answers that go far beyond the usual gun control debate.

Drawing from over 45 years of clinical experience and extensive research, Schoenewolf challenges conventional wisdom by demonstrating that access to weapons alone cannot explain America’s epidemic of mass killings. Instead, he reveals how the deadly confluence of personal trauma and cultural dysfunction creates the perfect storm that breeds mass killers.

Through six compelling case studies of notorious American mass killers, Schoenewolf methodically dissects the psychological and social factors that transform troubled individuals into perpetrators of unthinkable violence. His analysis reveals disturbing patterns in childhood trauma, family dysfunction, and cultural alienation that have previously gone unrecognized.

Most importantly, “The Mass Killer” moves beyond mere analysis to offer concrete solutions. The final chapter presents evidence-based strategies for preventing mass killings by addressing their root causes in both family dynamics and broader cultural issues. This isn’t just another book about violence in America—it’s a crucial tool for understanding and preventing one of our nation’s most urgent public health crises.

Essential reading for mental health professionals, law enforcement, policy makers, and anyone seeking to understand why these tragic events keep happening, “The Mass Killer” offers unprecedented insight into one of the most disturbing phenomena of our time.

About This Author

Gerald Schoenewolf, Ph.D. is a New York licensed psychoanalyst who has been practicing for over 45 years.  He has authored over 30 books, including seventeen works on psychology, eight novels, two translations of Eastern philosophy and a book of illustrated poems.  Over the last few years he has done extensive research on mass killers, which resulted in his latest book, THE MASS KILLER: How He Develops and What He Means--which explores the psychology of the mainly white males who become mass killers.  These days he does therapy remotely and lives in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania with his wife, Julia, two cats and a parrot.

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