The Psychopathology of Crime: Criminal Behavior as a Clinical Disorder

This lauded bestseller, now available in paperback, takes an uncompromising look at how we define psychopathology and makes the argument that criminal behavior can and perhaps should be considered a disorder. Presenting sociological, genetic, neurochemical, brain-imaging, and psychophysiological evidence, it discusses the basis for criminal behavior and suggests, contrary to popular belief, that such behavior may be more biologically determined than previously thought.

Presents a new conceptual approach to understanding crime as a disorderProvides the most extensive review of biological predispositions to criminal behavior to datePresents the practical implications of viewing crime as a psychopathology in the contexts of free will, punishment, treatment, and future biosocial researchIncludes numerous tables and figures throughoutContains an extensive reference listAnalyzes the familial and extra-familial causes of crimeReviews the predispositions to crime including evolution and genetics, and the neuropsychological, psychophysiological, brain-imaging, neurochemical, and cognitive factors

Crime and the Nature of Psychopathology.
Crime in the Context of Evolution.
Genetics and Crime.
Neurochemistry.
Neuropsychology.
Brain Imaging.
Psychophysiology.
Other Biological Factors: Head Injury, Pregnancy, and Birth Complications, Physical Appearance, Hormones, Diet, and Lead.
Cognitive Deficits.
Familial Influences.
Extrafamilial Influences.
Is Crime a Disorder?
References.
Author Index.
Subject Index.