The Psychopathology of Crime

Criminal Behavior as a Clinical Disorder
Erscheinungsjahr 1997
ISBN: 978-0-12-576155-0
Verlag: William Andrew Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 400 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 531 g

This lauded bestseller, now available in paperback, takes an uncompromising look at how we define psychopathology and makes the argument that criminal behavior can and perhaps should be considered a disorder. Presenting sociological, genetic, neurochemical, brain-imaging, and psychophysiological evidence, it discusses the basis for criminal behavior and suggests, contrary to popular belief, that such behavior may be more biologically determined than previously thought.

Zielgruppe

Researchers, professors, graduate and advanced undergraduate students in sociology, social psychology/personality, clinical psychology, criminal justice, social work, cognition, and genetics.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Raine, Adrian

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Kriminalpsychologie, Forensische Psychologie
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Technische Informatik Systemverwaltung & Management
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Technische Informatik Externe Speicher & Peripheriegeräte
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Psychiatrie, Sozialpsychiatrie, Suchttherapie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Crime and the Nature of Psychopathology.
Crime in the Context of Evolution.
Genetics and Crime.
Neurochemistry.
Neuropsychology.
Brain Imaging.
Psychophysiology.
Other Biological Factors: Head Injury, Pregnancy, and Birth Complications, Physical Appearance, Hormones, Diet, and Lead.
Cognitive Deficits.
Familial Influences.
Extrafamilial Influences.
Is Crime a Disorder?
References.
Author Index.
Subject Index.