The Neurobiology of Criminal Behavior: Gene-Brain-Culture Interaction

by Anthony Walsh, Jonathan D. Bolen, Jonathan D Bolen, et al.

Book Overview

The main feature of this work is that it explores criminal behaviour from all aspects of Tinbergen's Four Questions. Rather than focusing on a single theoretical point of view, this book examines the neurobiology of crime from a biosocial perspective. It suggests that it is necessary to understand some genetics and neuroscience in order to appreciate and apply relevant concepts to criminological issues. Presenting up-to-date information on the circuitry...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138117196
• ISBN13: 9781138117198
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"