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<p>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.</p> <p>Key Features<br> </p> <ul> <li>Draws from a wide range of disciplines, including criminology, sociology, biology, medical science, genetics, clinical psychology, and psychiatry</li> <li>Introduces students to cutting-edge research on genetic, biochemical, and traumatic brain injury-related causes and correlate

Author

editor, Christopher J. Ferguson

Publisher

SAGE; Sage Publications, Inc

Published

2010

Language

EN

ISBN

9781412959926

Subjects

True Crime, Science, Social Science