The Psychopathology of Crime: Criminal Behavior as a Clinical Disorder

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This book 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. Key Features Presents a new conceptual approach to understanding crime as a disorder Is the most extensive review of biological predispositions to criminal behavior to date 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 Presents the practical implications of viewing crime as a psychopathology in the contexts of free will punishment treatment and future biosocial research