Biological influences on criminal behavior. (2019)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Gail S. Anderson.
• Authors: Anderson, Gail S (Gail Scott)
• Contents: Preface Acknowledgments Author 1 Biology and crime 2 Evolution, natural selection, and behavior 3 Genetic principles 4 Misconceptions, experimental design, and behavioral genetics 5 Evidence for genetic predispositions for criminogenic behavior: Twin and adoption studies 6 Candidate genes, gene × environment interactions, and epigenetics 7 The chemistry of the body: The effects of hormones on behavior 8 The prenatal environment and birth complications 9 The chemistry of the brain: The role of neurotransmitters on behavior 10 Traumatic brain injury and neurocognitive disorders 11 The effects of pollution, toxins, and diet on behavior 12 The role of biology in the courtroom Epilogue Index
• Edition: 2nd
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 364.3; Criminal behavior; Criminal behavior -- Genetic aspects; Sociobiology; Criminology
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781000712117; 9781000711813; 9781000711967; 9780429356834
• Related ISBNs: 9780367360016
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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