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PublisherElsevier Science & Technology
ISBN-100125761554
ISBN-139780125761550
eBay Product ID (ePID)38692
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Number of Pages377 Pages
Publication NamePsychopathology of Crime : Criminal Behavior As a Clinical Disorder
LanguageEnglish
SubjectForensic Psychology, Psychopathology / General, Forensic Science, Social Psychology, Criminology
Publication Year1997
FeaturesReprint
TypeTextbook
AuthorAdrian Raine
Subject AreaLaw, Social Science, Psychology
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight19.1 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
ReviewsThis is an extremely informative, thoughtful and illuminating book that should be read by every open-minded scholar who is interested in the causes of crime and antisocial behaviour...the whole book is a tour de force in its masterly reviews of the literature on biology and crime.--David P. Farrington, in PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINERaines book presents an exemplary summary of the available evidence on all the risk factors for criminality that have been studied along more or less scientific lines, both biological and environmental. His scholarship is impeccable; he relies throughout on experimental (or at least empirical) evidence, is able to assess its evidential and probative value, and threads his way carefully through the forest of overlapping categories--criminal and psychopathic, schizotypal personality, etc. He is careful to introduce biological terms and constructs before discussing their relation to crime, and always gives both sides of any controversy that has arisen. The book sets a standard that will be difficult to surpass.... It is clear that there must exist neurochemical, hormonal, psychophysiological, and other biological structures and functions acting as intermediaries between DNA and criminal behavior. It is in discussion of these factors, which makes up the major part of the book, that Raine shines; it is here that his expertise is most manifest.... The book can be safely recommended as an excellent summary of the known facts in this tantalizing field...The book is outstandingly successful.--H.J. EYSENCK, University of London in CONTEMPORARY PSYCHOLOGYI enjoyed reading the book and learned much from it. To my knowledge there is nothing like it available. It exhaustively reviews the recent literature on the psychological and physiological characteristics of serious criminal offenders. Raine brilliantly compresses a huge, complex, unwieldy, and occasionally unclear body of data from many disciplines into a surprisingly accessible account of the traits that dispose some people to become offenders.--RICHARD J. HERRNSTEIN, Harvard University, Cambridge, MassachusettsDuring my 20 years of researching and writing on criminal behavior, I have yet to find a summary on the biological foundations of crime as comprehensive, balanced, and accurate as this one. The book is truly worth having on this basis alone. Moreover, the reference list is extensive...and very up-to-date, allowing the reader to quickly identify cutting edge research in the field...Psychopathology of Crime is extremely well written in a pithy, scholarly style. The book is permeated with tables and figures that are thoughtfully laid out and add greatly to the content. It is a book that will be frequently cited in the biological approaches to criminal behavior and is a must for anyone interested in understanding the causes of crime.--Curt R. Bartol in JOURNAL OF NERVOUS AND MENTAL DISEASEI have yet to find a summary of the research and theory on the biological foundations of criminal behavior as comprehensive, balanced, and accurate as this one. The book is truly worth having for this reason alone, regardless of ones perspective on the controversial biology-crime issue. Moreover, the reference list is extensive and very up-to-date, allowing the reader to identify quickly cutting edge research in the biophysical approaches to crime.... It is extremely well written in a pithy, scholarly style. The book is full of tables and figures that are skillfully lad out and add significantly to the content. It is a book destined to be frequently (and favorably) cited in the literature of biological approaches to criminal behavior and a must read for anyone open to weighing all explanations.--Curt R. Bartol, Castleton State College, Vermont, in CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND BEHAVIOR: AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNALRaine has produced a well-written monograph summarizing relevant work in genetics, neuro-chemistry, neuro-psychology, brain imaging, psycho-physiology, other biological
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Dewey Edition21
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Dewey Decimal364.3
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Table Of ContentCrime 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.
SynopsisThis 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., 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. Presents a new conceptual approach to understanding crime as a disorder Provides the most extensive review of biological predispositions to criminal behavior to date Presents the practical implications of viewing crime as a psychopathology in the contexts of free will, punishment, treatment, and future biosocial research Includes numerous tables and figures throughout Contains an extensive reference list Analyzes the familial and extra-familial causes of crime Reviews the predispositions to crime including evolution and genetics, and the neuropsychological, psychophysiological, brain-imaging, neurochemical, and cognitive factors
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- 03. Dez. 2018
Classic book on the biological basis of psychopathy
Adrian Raine is an internationally renowned neurocriminologist at UPenn. This book delves into the biological basis of criminal brains. It's a must read for those interested in the clinical psychopath and the subclinical psychopath. From Raine's work, you'll get an appreciation and understanding on the dark side of humanity. Why do most Democrats and some Republicans act they way they do? Read this book to find out!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
