Criminological Theory [electronic resource] : A Genetic-Social Approach /
Owen, T.author.
In an age of rapid advances in behavioural genetics, this book applies a unique genetic-social framework to the study of crime and criminal behaviour. Drawing upon evidence from evolutionary psychology and behavioural genetics, it offers an up-to-date and balanced account of the mutuality between genes and environment.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction; 2 Transitions in Criminological and Social Theory; 3 Constructing a Genetic-Social Framework; 4 An Application of the Genetic-Social Framework to the Study of Crime and Criminal Behaviour; Bibliography; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
In an age of rapid advances in behavioural genetics, this book applies a unique genetic-social framework to the study of crime and criminal behaviour. Drawing upon evidence from evolutionary psychology and behavioural genetics, it offers an up-to-date and balanced account of the mutuality between genes and environment.
Criminology.
Biochemistry.
Biological psychology.
Forensic psychology.
Social sciences—Philosophy.
Criminology and Criminal Justice, general.
Biochemistry, general.
Criminological Theory.
Biological Psychology.
Forensic Psychology.
Social Theory.