The anatomy of violence
Subtitle: the biological roots of crime
By: Adrian Raine
Edition: First Vintage books edition.
Publisher: Vintage; Vintage Books
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 478
ISBN-13: 9780307475619; 9780307907783
Subjects: Physiological aspects; Violence; Psychological aspects
Description: "Why do some kids from good environments become mass murderers? Is there actually such a thing as a natural-born killer? And, if so, what can we do to identify and treat those born with a predisposition to criminal behavior? For more than three decades Adrian Raine has sought answers to these questions through his pioneering research on the biological basis for violence. In this book, he presents the growing body of evidence that shows how genetics and environmental influences can conspire to create a criminal brain, and how something as seemingly innocent as a low resting heart rate can give rise to a violent personality. Bristling with ingenious experiments, surprising data, and shocking case studies, this is also a clear-eyed inquiry into the thorny ethical issues this science raises about prevention and punishment. Passionate, courageous, and at times controversial, The Anatomy of Violence is a groundbreaking work that will challenge your core human values and perspectives on violence."--Page 4 of cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 375-453) and index.

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Table of contents: title: Basic instincts : how violence evolved; title: Seeds of sin : the genetic basis to crime; title: Murderous minds : how violent brains malfunction; title: Cold-blooded killers : the autonomic nervous system; title: Broken brains : the neuroanatomy of violence; title: Natural-born killers : early health influences; title: A recipe for violence : malnutrition, metals, and mental health; title: The biosocial jigsaw puzzle : putting the pieces together; title: Curing crime : biological interventions; title: The brain on trial : legal implications; title: The future : where will neurocriminology take us?