{"product_id":"violent-crime-clinical-and-social-implications","title":"Violent Crime: Clinical and Social Implications","description":"\u003cp\u003eOffering a unique and interdisciplinary focus on the roots of violence  Violent Crime: Clinical and Social Implications explores cutting-edge research on the etiology  nature  assessment  and treatment of individuals who commit violent crimes. This edited volume covers the foundations of criminal behavior  offers a balanced discussion of both environmental and biological research  and includes articles written by top researchers and scholars in the field. In Part I  Violent Crime examines the origins of violence  including family and other social factors  media violence  genetics  biochemistry  and head injuries. Part II delves into research on specific subgroups of offenders  including sex offenders  domestic violence perpetrators  murderers  and serial murderers. Part III focuses on issues related to victimology  prevention  and the treatment of violent offenders.  Key Features Draws from a wide range of disciplines  including criminology  sociology  biology  medical science  genetics  clinical psychology  and psychiatry Introduces students to cutting-edge research on genetic  biochemical  and traumatic brain injury-related causes and correlates of violent crime Presents a systematic introduction to the current state of the field (and its likely future) through articles from leading researchers in the various subfields of violent crime Includes case studies with salient  fascinating examples of actual crimes and criminals to help students understand key points Offers an international focus  with authors from Canada  England  Greece  and Spain  as well as from the United States Provides end-of-chapter learning aids  including summaries  discussion questions  Internet resources  and suggestions for further reading A must-read for any student of criminological research  Violent Crime: Clinical and Social Implications can be used as a core or supplementary text in undergraduate and graduate courses on Violent Crime  Interpersonal Violence  and Social Deviance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44963298345013,"sku":"ByrdShop_1412959934","price":44.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781412959933.jpg?v=1770411149","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/violent-crime-clinical-and-social-implications","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}