[ASA Delivery] The Psychopath Next Door【ASA配送】あなたの隣のサイコパスな人
The Psychopath Next Door
How Do You Spot Them? How Do You Escape?
By Dr. Lian Ten Brink / Translated by Sayuri Kobayashi
ISBN: 9784023324855
List Price: 2,310 yen (tax included)
Release Date: July 21, 2026
B6 format, paperback, 320 pages
They trap people with clever lies, suddenly yell, speak with a forked tongue, repeatedly engage in emotional abuse, and derive pleasure from others’ misfortune—
People with psychopathic traits—estimated to make up 10 to 20 percent of the population—may at first glance appear charismatic and even charming. That is precisely why they are difficult to spot, and their behavior is often left unchecked without anyone pointing out that something is amiss.
However, they gradually erode those around them, much like administering a small dose of poison every day, spreading their misdeeds and causing harm to many.
Furthermore, because psychopathic traits exist on a spectrum, they cannot be simply categorized as “psychopathic” or “not psychopathic.” There is even a possibility that the psychopathic personality lurking within you could surface due to a chance trigger. For example, when you’re heavily intoxicated, or when you get carried away by the atmosphere while traveling or at a festival…
However, there are ways to identify people with psychopathic traits, strategies for dealing with them, and methods to prevent becoming a victim.
A psychologist who has spent over 25 years researching psychopaths and published numerous papers draws on this expertise to explain the subject, citing numerous real-life examples ranging from celebrities to the workplace and schools. The book also includes a checklist for identifying dark personalities. This definitive guide is packed with essential information you need to know before it’s too late.
■Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Defining the Dark Personality
Chapter 2: The Price Paid by a Malicious Minority
Chapter 3: How the Poison Spreads
Chapter 4: Spotting a Dark Personality in 10 Seconds
Chapter 5: Temporarily Becoming a Terrible Person
Chapter 6: Should You Stay or Should You Go?
Chapter 7: Seven Rules for Dealing with Toxic People
Chapter 8: The Problem Was Me
■Author Biography
Leanne ten Brinke is a criminal psychologist and professor at the University of British Columbia. She directs the “Truth and Trust Lab.” She has published numerous academic papers on deception, distrust, and psychopathic personalities in courtrooms, boardrooms, and government, and has been featured in media outlets such as The New York Times, the Financial Times, The Washington Post, Harvard Business Review, the BBC, NPR, and CBC.
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