Ceremonial violence analyzes the Columbine high school shooting and four other cases and explains for the first time why teenagers commit school rampage shootings. In addition to these cases. Fast provides a detailed, clear narrative of the Columbine shootings. Whith his grasp of the elements of abnormal psychology, developmental psychology, sociology, and neurology that contribute to the homicidal mindset. Fast offers us a means of understanding and coming to terms with these tragedies. -- From publisher description.

An overview -- Case 1. Brenda Spencer: malignant narcissism -- Case 2. Wayne Lo: identity confusion -- Case 3. Evan Ramsey: childhood abuse -- Case 4. Luke Woodham: socialization into extreme violence -- Case 5. Eric Harris & Dylan Klebold: the shooting and the aftermath: grieving after an SR shooting -- Reducing the incidence of SR shootings and school violence.