| Description |
xxii, 600 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: Partial table of contents: -- Clinical Issues. -- Public Health Perspective on Interpersonal Violence Among Youths in the United States (L. Potter & J. Mercy). -- Psychopathy: Assessment and Association with Criminal Conduct (S. Hart & R. Hare). -- Assessment of Antisocial Behavior in Adults (S. Lilienfeld, et al.). -- Major Mental Disorders and Violence to Others (J. Monahan). -- Development Of Antisocial Behavior. -- Child Abuse, Neglect, and Witnessing Violence (C. Widom). -- Peers, Drug Use, and Delinquency (T. Thornberry & M. Krohn). -- Biology Of Antisocial Behavior. -- Medical Histories of Antisocial Individuals (P. Brennan & S. Mednick). -- On the Psychobiology of Antisocial Behavior (M. Linnoila). -- Prevention, Treatment, And Management. -- Bridging Development, Prevention, and Policy (D. Offord). -- The Treatment of Adult Offenders (M. Rice & G. Harris). -- Special Issues And Special Populations. -- Alcohol, Illicit Drugs, and Violence (H. White). -- Firearms and Youth Violence (J. Fagan & D. Wilkinson). -- Indexes |
| Summary |
In the latter part of this century, an increasingly vigorous and sophisticated scientific study of antisocial behavior has emerged. This new science has offered partial answers to some very important questions which will lead to better understanding and prevention of antisocial behavior. In 50 chapters, more than 100 leading scientists, clinicians, and scholars review the research in their area of expertise to provide extraordinary extensive and deep coverage of the field in a single volume. The Handbook of Antisocial Behavior is an indispensable resource for mental health practitioners, as well as anyone involved in research into violence and aggression, including psychologists, psychiatrists, neuroscientists, public health professionals, epidemiologists, sociologists, and criminologists |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Subject |
Antisocial personality disorders.
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Psychopaths.
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Violence.
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Antisocial Personality Disorder.
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Violence.
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| Author |
Breiling, James.
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Maser, Jack D.
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Stoff, David M.
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| LC no. |
96053445 |
| ISBN |
0471124524 (cloth : alk. paper) |
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