Offering a unique and interdisciplinary focus on the roots of
violence, Violent Crime: Clinical and Social Implications explores
cutting-edge research on the etiology, nature, assessment, and
treatment of individuals who commit violent crimes. This edited
volume covers the foundations of criminal behavior, offers a
balanced discussion of both environmental and biological research,
and includes articles written by top researchers and scholars in
the field. In Part I, Violent Crime examines the origins of
violence, including family and other social factors, media
violence, genetics, biochemistry, and head injuries. Part II delves
into research on specific subgroups of offenders, including sex
offenders, domestic violence perpetrators, murderers, and serial
murderers. Part III focuses on issues related to victimology,
prevention, and the treatment of violent offenders. Key Features
Draws from a wide range of disciplines, including criminology,
sociology, biology, medical science, genetics, clinical psychology,
and psychiatry Introduces students to cutting-edge research on
genetic, biochemical, and traumatic brain injury-related causes and
correlates of violent crime Presents a systematic introduction to
the current state of the field (and its likely future) through
articles from leading researchers in the various subfields of
violent crime Includes case studies with salient, fascinating
examples of actual crimes and criminals to help students understand
key points Offers an international focus, with authors from Canada,
England, Greece, and Spain, as well as from the United States
Provides end-of-chapter learning aids, including summaries,
discussion questions, Internet resources, and suggestions for
further reading A must-read for any student of criminological
research, Violent Crime: Clinical and Social Implications can be
used as a core or supplementary text in undergraduate and graduate
courses on Violent Crime, Interpersonal Violence, and Social
Deviance.
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