| Description |
1 online resource (140 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Understanding violence -- Brain and emotion -- The origins of violence -- Psychopathy -- Serial killers -- Mass murderers -- Cannibalism: an extreme human behavior -- Mexican hitmen -- The crimes of paramilitarism in colombia -- Some general conclusions |
| Summary |
"This book draws on findings from psychology, neurology, and genetics, to offer a multi-dimensional analysis of criminal behavior. It explores the biological bases of emotions such as aggression, anger, and hostility and how they-- combined with social psychological influences, such as family history and environmental conditions-- may lead to violence. Specific case studies, including serial killings, mass murders, family violence, cannibalism, and hitmen, are referenced throughout, providing real-world examples of these theories in action. Issues of free will and the law are discussed as well as suggestions for curbing violent behavior."--Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force. WlAbNL |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Criminology.
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Criminal behavior -- Psychological aspects
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Neuropsychology.
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criminology.
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Criminology
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Neuropsychology
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781351607896 |
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1351607898 |
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9781315107714 |
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1315107716 |
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