Psychopathy: An Introduction to Biological Findings and Their Implications - Couverture souple

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Raine, Adrian; Glenn, Andrea L.

 
9780814745441: Psychopathy: An Introduction to Biological Findings and Their Implications
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ISBN 10 : 081474544X ISBN 13 : 9780814745441
Editeur : New York University Press, 2014

Synopsis

A concise overview of the neuropsychology of psychopathy, written in layman's terms

The last two decades have seen tremendous growth in biological research on psychopathy, a mental disorder distinguished by traits including a lack of empathy or emotional response, egocentricity, impulsivity, and stimulation seeking. But how does a psychopath's brain work? What makes a psychopath?

Psychopathy provides a concise, non-technical overview of the research in the areas of genetics, hormones, brain imaging, neuropsychology, environmental influences, and more, focusing on explaining what we currently know about the biological foundations for this disorder and offering insights into prediction, intervention, and prevention. It also offers a nuanced discussion of the ethical and legal implications associated with biological research on psychopathy. How much of this disorder is biologically based? Should offenders with psychopathic traits be punished for their crimes if we can show that biological factors contribute? The text clearly assesses the conclusions that can and cannot be drawn from existing biological research, and highlights the pressing considerations this research demands.

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À propos des auteurs

Adrian Raine is University Professor and the Richard Perry Professor of Criminology, Psychiatry, and Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.

Andrea L. Glenn is Assistant Professor in the Center for the Prevention of Youth Behavior Problems and the Department of Psychology at the University of Alabama.

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Éditeur
New York University Press
Date d'édition
2014
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
081474544X
ISBN 13 
9780814745441
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
254
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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Editeur : New York University Press, 2014
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