Biology and Violence - From Birth to Adulthood (Hardcover, New)

The author examines criminal behaviour from birth to adulthood in a sample of nearly 1,000 subjects in order to determine the biological and sociological influences on violence. Over 100 predictors of violent behaviour found to be significant in past biological and sociological studies of crime are analysed. The results indicate that both biological and environmental factors produce strong, and independent, effects on both delinquency and adult crime and violence among both males and females. Powerful influences on violence include behavioural disorder during youth, low school achievement, hyperactivity, lead poisoning, and low levels of parental education. The results do not confirm the findings of previous studies that indicate direct relationships between delinquency and early intelligence, mental retardation, socioeconomic status, or early central nervous system dysfunction. The author concludes that many of the factors contributing to criminal and violent behaviour can be prevented because they have clear environmental origins that can be eliminated.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 1990
First published:	1990
Authors:	Deborah W. Denno
Dimensions:	237 x 158 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	236
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-36219-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Violence in society > General
LSN:	0-521-36219-9
Barcode:	9780521362191

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