Includes bibliographical references (p. [231]-240) and index
How the innate affects work -- Optimal vs. violent expression of affect : a new way to understand the emergence of each of these outcomes -- Death and rebirth of the life instinct -- Vivienne Loomis : suicide -- Kipland Kinkel : killing of parents and others -- Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold : multiple homicides followed by suicides -- Sinedu Tadesse : homicide followed by suicide -- Gloria : panic leading to homicide, Peter : fury leading to killing of mother and sisters -- Little father time : homicides followed by suicide -- Lethal conditions and psychological treatment -- Epilogue