ABSTRACT
Anger and rage difficulties are endemic in British and American society and, in spite of widespread concern and a range of governmental and nongovernmental initiatives of a social, legal and psychological nature, show no sign of abating. These issues affect every one of us in our personal and professional lives, not just the few who come to the attention of the judicial system or who voluntarily seek help; they impact on us at a profoundly personal level in our intimate and close relationships, and also more universally they colour and texture the social backdrop against which we live out our lives. This book is born out of a strong conviction, based on personal and professional experience, that the phenomena of anger and rage are profoundly misunderstood across society in general, and in the helping professions in particular.
