Biosocial Theories of Crime
By: edited by Kevin M. Beaver and Anthony Walsh
Series: The library of essays in theoretical criminology
Publisher: Ashgate
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Farnham; Burlington, VT
Language: eng
Number of pages: 496
ISBN-13: 9780754629191
Subjects: Criminal psychology; Environmental psychology; Genetic aspects; Criminal behavior; Criminology
Description: Biosocial criminology is an emerging perspective that highlights the interdependence between genetic and environmental factors in the etiology of antisocial behaviors. However, given that biosocial criminology has only recently gained traction among criminologists, there has not been any attempt to compile some of the "classic" articles on this topic. Beaver and Walsh's edited volume addresses this gap in the literature by identifying some of the most influential biosocial criminological articles and including them in a single resource. The articles covered in this volume examine the connection between genetics and crime, evolutionary psychology and crime, and neuroscience and crime. This volume will be a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the causes of crime from a biosocial criminological perspective.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.