Evolutionary criminology: towards a comprehensive explanation of crime

Theories of crime typically reflect the discipline of the theorist. There has been little attempt to construct multidisciplinary frameworks that integrate psychological, biological, and sociological concepts in explaining, and controlling, criminal activity. Evolutionary behavioral science is ideall...

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Main Authors: Durrant, Russil (Author), Ward, Tony (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam Elsevier Academic Press 2015
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Links:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780123979377
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Summary:Theories of crime typically reflect the discipline of the theorist. There has been little attempt to construct multidisciplinary frameworks that integrate psychological, biological, and sociological concepts in explaining, and controlling, criminal activity. Evolutionary behavioral science is ideally placed to provide a comprehensive and scientifically grounded framework for understanding criminal behavior. As human beings evolved, criminal behavior was a result of adaptations, or the by-products of adaptations. This book introduces a comprehensive evolutionary behavioral science approach
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 online resource
ISBN:9780123984937
0123984939
1336197862
9781336197862
9780123979377