Neuropsychology of criminal behavior /

Neuropsychology of criminal behavior /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Ostrosky, Feggy, author.
Imprint:	New York, NY : Routledge, 2018. ©2018
Description:	ix, 142 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language:	English
Subject:	Criminology. Criminal behavior -- Psychological aspects. Neuropsychology. Criminology. Neuropsychology.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11401461

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Other authors / contributors:	Ardila, Alfredo, author. Díaz Colorado, Fernando, contributor.
ISBN:	9781138092129 1138092126 9781138092112 1138092118 9781315107714
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:	"This book draws on findings from psychology, neurology, and genetics, to offer a multi-dimensional analysis of criminal behavior. It explores the biological bases of emotions such as aggression, anger, and hostility and how they- combined with social psychological influences, such as family history and environmental conditions - may lead to violence. Specific case studies, including serial killings, mass murders, family violence, cannibalism, and hitmen, are referenced throughout, providing real-world examples of these theories in action. Issues of free will and the law are discussed as well as suggestions for curbing violent behavior."--

Table of Contents:

Foreword
1. Understanding Violence
2. The Brain and Emotions
3. The Origins of Violence
4. Psychopathy
5. Serial Killers
6. Mass Murderers
7. Cannibalism
8. Mexican Hitmen
9. Paramilitarism in Colombia
10. Conclusions
Index