Psychopathy: An Introduction to Biological Findings and Their Implications - Brossura

Glenn, Andrea L.; Raine, Adrian

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ISBN 10: 081474544X ISBN 13: 9780814745441

Casa editrice: New York Univ Pr, 2014

Riassunto

The last two decades have seen tremendous growth in biological research on psychopathy, a mental disorder distinguished by traits including a lack of empathy or emotional response, egocentricity, impulsivity, and stimulation seeking. But how does a psychopath’s brain work? What makes a psychopath?    Psychopathy provides a concise, non-technical overview of the research in the areas of genetics, hormones, brain imaging, neuropsychology, environmental influences, and more, focusing on explaining what we currently know about the biological foundations for this disorder and offering insights into prediction, intervention, and prevention. It also offers a nuanced discussion of the ethical and legal implications associated with biological research on psychopathy. How much of this disorder is biologically based? Should offenders with psychopathic traits be punished for their crimes if we can show that biological factors contribute? The text clearly assesses the conclusions that can and cannot be drawn from existing biological research, and highlights the pressing considerations this research demands.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Adrian Raine is University Professor and the Richard Perry Professor of Criminology, Psychiatry, and Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. 

Su questa edizione

• Editore: New York Univ Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 081474544X
• ISBN 13: 9780814745441
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 247