
Psychopathy
The Basics
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 28. June 2023
Book
Hardback
252 pages
978-1-032-22102-1 (ISBN)
Description
Psychopathy: The Basics is an accessible text that provides a compact introduction to the major findings and debates concerning this complex personality disorder.
This book provides an overview of the field and covers a wide range of research findings from genetics to psychosocial developmental explanations. It begins with an exploration of the historical conception of the phenomenon of psychopathy and goes on to discuss its social and cultural accounts. It also delves into biologically based explanations including genetic and evolutionary approaches, along with criminological and entrepreneurial types of psychopathy. Offering a balanced perspective, thisbook addresses the nature-nurture debate in the field and also discusses widely accepted personality traits of psychopaths. Lastly, it also provides a glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading
This book will be an essential read for students of forensic psychology, or criminology. It is also an ideal starting point for those interested in the science of psychopathy and personality disorders.
This book provides an overview of the field and covers a wide range of research findings from genetics to psychosocial developmental explanations. It begins with an exploration of the historical conception of the phenomenon of psychopathy and goes on to discuss its social and cultural accounts. It also delves into biologically based explanations including genetic and evolutionary approaches, along with criminological and entrepreneurial types of psychopathy. Offering a balanced perspective, thisbook addresses the nature-nurture debate in the field and also discusses widely accepted personality traits of psychopaths. Lastly, it also provides a glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading
This book will be an essential read for students of forensic psychology, or criminology. It is also an ideal starting point for those interested in the science of psychopathy and personality disorders.
Reviews / Votes
'The concept of psychopathy presents challenges for definition, measurement and full understanding. However, in this highly accessible and well-researched book, the authors have mastered this topic in an engaging and enjoyable way. Drawing direct connections between explanation and intervention provides a truly integrated discussion of this complex but fascinating group of individuals.'Rachel Taylor, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, University of South Wales
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
General, Undergraduate Advanced, and Undergraduate Core
Illustrations
36 s/w Abbildungen, 20 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 16 s/w Zeichnungen, 8 s/w Tabellen
8 Tables, black and white; 16 Line drawings, black and white; 20 Halftones, black and white; 36 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Weight
360 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-22102-1 (9781032221021)
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Persons
Sandie Taylor is an experienced lecturer and author. Her DPhil in psychology focused on applied memory approaches to facilitate recognition of faces. She has also received an MSc in Criminology and has previously published 4 books (including Forensic Psychology: The Basics) and many peer-reviewed articles and book chapters.
Lance Workman is Visiting Professor of Psychology at the University of South Wales. He was formally Head of Psychology at Bath Spa University. Lance has published widely on psychology, including over 100 articles and 9 books. He was interviews editor for The Psychologist for 7 years, and he regularly appears in the media.
Lance Workman is Visiting Professor of Psychology at the University of South Wales. He was formally Head of Psychology at Bath Spa University. Lance has published widely on psychology, including over 100 articles and 9 books. He was interviews editor for The Psychologist for 7 years, and he regularly appears in the media.
Content
What is psychopathy: Definitions and history of the conception
Implications of measurement in shaping our understanding of psychopathy
Explanations: Social, psychological and cultural
Explanations: Biological
Explanations: Personality-Psychopathy interaction
Explanations: Developmental pathway and continuity
Criminal and entrepreneurial psychopaths
Psychopaths living among us
Can they change their spots?
Glossary
References
Implications of measurement in shaping our understanding of psychopathy
Explanations: Social, psychological and cultural
Explanations: Biological
Explanations: Personality-Psychopathy interaction
Explanations: Developmental pathway and continuity
Criminal and entrepreneurial psychopaths
Psychopaths living among us
Can they change their spots?
Glossary
References