Psychopathy as Unified Theory of Crime [electronic resource] /
DeLisi, Matt.author.
This book applies the psychopathy concept toward the understanding of crime. Drawing on hundreds of studies and his own clinical, research, and practitioner experience working with the most antisocial and violent offenders, the author demonstrates that psychopathy can explain all forms of crime across the life course, and also examines the biosocial foundations of the disorder. With an abundance of case studies and historical references, written in a distinctive writing style, the book is equally fascinating to the academic scholar and the true crime buff alike.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Chapter 1: Why Psychopathy as Unified Theory of Crime? -- Chapter 2: Psychopathy, Its Etiology, and the Nature of Crime -- Chapter 3: Psychopathy, Assessment, and the Structure of Crime -- Chapter 4: Psychopathy and the Life-Course -- Chapter 5: Psychopathy and Criminal Offenders -- Chapter 6: Psychopathy and Biosocial Criminology -- Chapter 7: Psychopathy and the Criminal Justice System -- Chapter 8: Conclusion. .
This book applies the psychopathy concept toward the understanding of crime. Drawing on hundreds of studies and his own clinical, research, and practitioner experience working with the most antisocial and violent offenders, the author demonstrates that psychopathy can explain all forms of crime across the life course, and also examines the biosocial foundations of the disorder. With an abundance of case studies and historical references, written in a distinctive writing style, the book is equally fascinating to the academic scholar and the true crime buff alike.
Crime—Sociological aspects.
Criminology.
Forensic psychology.
Corrections.
Punishment.
Community psychology.
Environmental psychology.
Sociology.
Crime and Society.
Criminology and Criminal Justice, general.
Forensic Psychology.
Prison and Punishment.
Community and Environmental Psychology.
Sociology, general.