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<p>In reviewing introductory texts available to criminologists, one is left with the impression that biological factors are irrelevant to the formulation of criminal behavior. Where biology is mentioned at all, it receives infinitesimal coverage. This dearth of attention could at one time be blamed on shoddy research and the legitimate fear that evidence gathered along this path would be used to support eugenics extremists. However, in the past 20 years, tremendously valuable work has been accomplished that legitimately correlates biological factors such as genetics, biochemistry, diet, and brain disease to criminal behavior.</p> <p><b>Biological Influences on Criminal Behavior</b> fundamentally questions the way most criminologists attempt to explain, let alone ameliorate the problem of human criminal behavior. Written by Gail Anderson, a highly respected expert in forensics, who also brings a much-needed biological background to the task, this resource champions contemporary biological theory by introducing criminologists to areas of research they might not otherwise encounter.</p> <p>Dr. Anderson discusses basic biological concepts such as natural selection and evolution in rela

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Author

Gail Scott Anderson

Publisher

CRC Press :, S. Fraser University Publications

Published

2006

Language

EN

ISBN

9781420043310

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Medical, Science, Anthropology