{"product_id":"psychopathy-antisocial-criminal-and-violent-behavior-9781572303447","title":"Psychopathy: Antisocial  Criminal  and Violent Behavior","description":"\u003cp\u003ePsychopathy remains one of the least understood personality disorders and one of the most intransigent to therapeutic amelioration. Better understanding of this disorder is not helped by its DSM definition  which specifies diagnostic criteria in terms of concrete antisocial behaviors rather than psychological dynamics. In a concerted effort to remedy this situation  Psychopathy brings together a distinguished array of contributors to provide an up-to-date review of this perplexing disorder  including its causation and manifestations. Etiological explanations range from genetic to cross-cultural influences. Encompassing all the significant viewpoints regarding the nature of psychopathic personalities  the volume surveys current typologies and treatment approaches.  Psychopathy  the first personality disorder to be recognized in psychiatry  remains one of the most perplexing and difficult-to-treat forms of mental illness. It is also a disorder with considerable social consequences  frequently leading to antisocial  criminal  and violent behavior. This authoritative volume brings together leading mental health experts to provide an up-to-date overview of psychopathy--its nature  causes  and effects on the individual and society  as well as current treatment approaches. Ideal for psychologists in clinical and forensic settings  the volume is also a rich resource for legal professionals  students  and policymakers. Salient topics covered include links between psychopathy  criminality  and violence; assessing the risks of criminal recidivism; how psychopathy may relate to such problems as substance abuse  sadistic behavior  and pedophilia; whether prevention and rehabilitation are possible; and the management of dangerous psychopaths in the criminal justice system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45652314456117,"sku":"ByrdShop_1572303441","price":114.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781572303447.jpg?v=1781851132","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/psychopathy-antisocial-criminal-and-violent-behavior-9781572303447","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}