Biological influences on criminal behavior
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Published: |
CRC Press S. Fraser University Publications,
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Publisher Address: | Boca Raton, Fla. |
Publication Dates: | 2006. |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
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Carrier Form: | xvii, 315 p.: ill. ; 25 cm. |
ISBN: |
1420043315 (hardcover : alk. paper) 9781420043310 (hardcover : alk. paper) 0864912838 (hardcopy SFU : alk. paper) 9780864912831 (hardcopy SFU : alk. paper) |
Index Number: | D917 |
CLC: | D917 |
Call Number: | D917/A546 |
Contents: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. Introduction to biology and crime -- Basic biological concepts -- Genetic concepts -- Introduction to genetic predispositions for behavior -- Evidence for genetic predispositions for criminogenic behavior -- Hormonal effects on behavior -- Pregnancy and the effects of birth -- Brain chemistry -- Organic brain dysfunctions: Pt. I -- Organic brain dysfunctions: Pt. II -- Diet, toxins, and food additives. |