The Science of Hate: How prejudice becomes hate and what we can do to stop it (Paperback)

'Utterly brilliant . . . powerful . . . From personal histories to broader social patterns, from individual criminal cases to the latest neuroscience and psychology, Matthew Williams' forensic dissection of hate reveals its insidious power - but also its weaknesses. This book is not just about how and why hate happens - it's about how to combat it.' - ALICE ROBERTS, author of The Incredible Unlikeliness of Being

'Fascinating. This is a key contribution to our understanding of the divides in our society, and how these can perhaps be repaired.' - DR PRAGYA AGARWAL, author of Sway

'Fascinating and beautifully written. I heartily recommend it.' - HUGO RIFKIND, TIMES RADIO

'Williams is masterful at making this complex topic accessible, so we can all better understand hate and the dark side of human behaviour and finally start to tackle it.' - NOVA REID

'Fascinating . . . A harrowing but illuminating work, being released at a time when hate appears to be on the ascendency but far from trying to stop it, some of the world's most powerful people seem to be using it to manipulate millions . . . At times it reads more like a thriller.' - EVENING STANDARD

'An indispensable guide to what's gone wrong both here at home and in much of the Western world.' - THE HERALD

'What motivates hate crime and how can it be reduced? These questions cross disciplinary boundaries in the social sciences, from criminology to sociology and psychology. So, too, does The Science of Hate, expertly weaving together perspectives from different disciplines, to explore these questions.' - THE PSYCHOLOGIST