
Genetics of Criminal and Antisocial Behaviour
Michael Rutter(Editor)
Wiley (Publisher)
Published on 28. November 1995
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Hardback
292 pages
978-0-471-95719-5 (ISBN)
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Description
This book offers a fresh perspective on the controversial topic of criminal and antisocial behavior. It synthesizes findings from behavioral and population genetics, evolutionary biology and criminology and presents the latest findings in twin studies, adoption cohort studies, molecular genetics and animal models for human aggression. Also included is a detailed analysis of the legal implications of genetics and crime research and strategies for rehabilitation.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
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illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 155 mm
Weight
580 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-95719-5 (9780471957195)
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Content
Partial table of contents: GENERAL DISCUSSION I. Aggression from a Developmental Perspective: Genes, Environments and Interactions (R. Cairns). A Twin Study of Self-Reported Criminal Behaviour (M. Lyons). GENERAL DISCUSSION II. Predisposition to Criminality: Swedish Adoption Studies in Retrospect (M. Bohman). Assessing the Role of Genetics in Crime Using Adoption Cohorts (P. Brennan, et al). GENERAL DISCUSSION III. MAOA Deficiency and Abnormal Behaviour: Perspectives on an Association (H. Brunner). GENERAL DISCUSSION IV. Chronic Problems in Understanding Tribal Violence and Warfare (N. Chagnon). The Implications for Responsibility of Possible Genetic Factors in the Explanation of Violence (J. Glover). Legal Implications of Genetics and Crime Research (D. Denno). Indexes.