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?
Summary
This book has two major goals. The first goal is to familiarize readers with the rapidly growing and increasingly influential body of knowledge on the biological bases of criminal behavior. The second goal of this book is to explore the question of whether crime is a disorder
Analysis
Criminals Behaviour
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-351) and indexes