Pedofilia. 30 wywiadów z pedofilami

by Douglas W. Pryor

Badania nad zjawiskiem wykorzystywania seksualnego dzieci wydają się szczególnie trudnym wyzwaniem naukowym. Douglas W. Pryor, z wykształcenia socjolog, podjął się zadania jeszcze bardziej skomplikowanego. Jego zdaniem, aby można było skutecznie chronić dzieci przed molestowaniem oraz pomagać sprawcom w powrocie do normalności, konieczne jest wejście w rzeczywistość pedofilów, jej poznanie i zrozumienie.
Pryor przedstawia w książce historie trzydziestu mężczyzn, którzy byli zamieszani w poważne przestępstwa seksualne. Pokonując uprzedzenia, strach i stereotypy, stara się wejść w mroczny świat pedofilów. Próbuje ukazać mechanizmy, które się przyczyniły do pogwałcenia przez nich seksualnych granic drugiego człowieka. Przede wszystkim jednak intencją badacza jest odkrycie odpowiedzi na pytanie: dlaczego zwykły człowiek dopuszcza się tak potwornych czynów?

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction

Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Lyreleaf]

For all those with the question WHY?! This book is the only one I’ve found so far that answers a great deal of it.

Because of the subject matter I found it incredibly difficult to get through this book. It’s accessibly written, the language is easy to understand, but it describes something that horrifies me, men abusing children.

It does delve into the how and why and sheds some light on how some of these situations arise and evolve and what these men tell themselves about what is happening, what they’re doing to children dependent on them. Yet more is needed to answer more questions. This is a very good start though.

I cannot imagine being the one speaking with these people, delving into the details, having to be scientific about it. I found it difficult enough to read the results of all the hard work this must have cost. I am grateful the author took this on and organises the information in such a way that it is easy to follow, despite the subject being so hard to understand.

[H. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This isn't, by any means, a page-turner. Nor is it a pleasure to read. The writing doesn't even stand out from amongst other psychology texts. But Pryor's awareness, courage, and dedication award us with important information largely unexplored by researchers. It is presented in an appreciably careful and thoughtful manner.

[Yolanda Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read! Their are two sides to the story both the victim and victimizer. If you're brave enough to read the survival stories; then I welcome you to the other side of reality.

[Martyna]

It is very hard to rate a book that kind.

It is substantive research about something which is very hard to understand.

Still, it only focuses on a very specific group of the problem.

Wort reading but it gives much torpor and sadness

[Becky Gabany · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is easily the MOST disturbing book I've ever read. You will need a strong stomach to get through it. It's a fast read, but it is horrifying. I found it at a college book sale during a class on child abuse and neglect. Intense.