Understanding Biosocial Criminology: A Paradigm for the 21st Century by Anthony

Description: Understanding Biosocial Criminology by Anthony Walsh Informative and insightful, this prescient book argues that biosocial criminology is a powerful paradigm for understanding criminal behavior, crucially outlining its nature via nurture perspective, as opposed to nature versus nurture. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Informative and insightful, this prescient book argues that biosocial criminology is a powerful paradigm for understanding criminal behavior, crucially outlining its nature via nurture perspective, as opposed to nature versus nurture.Examining the core correlations between criminal activity and the identifying characteristics of age, sex, race, intelligence and poverty, Anthony Walsh contends that the biosocial perspective is criminologys future as it encompasses all relevant factors that influence human behavior, from neurons to neighborhoods. Walsh draws from evolutionary biology, genetics, and neurobiology to emphasize that in order to understand the traits and behaviors of any species, it is necessary to inquire about their function, phylogeny, ontogeny, and causation. Offering a unique perspective, Understanding Biosocial Criminology concludes that the environment is deeply involved in behavior, yet also insists that humans are not simply reactors to externalities.Uniting the biological and social sciences, this book will be an interesting read for academics, students and researchers in criminology, social psychology, and sociology and sociological theory. Its insight into criminal behavior will also be of interest to professionals and practitioners working in the legal field. Author Biography Anthony Walsh, Professor of Criminology, Department of Criminal Justice, Boise State University, US Table of Contents Contents:Preface1 What is biosocial criminology?2 The issue of human nature3 Behavioral (quantitative) genetics4 Molecular genetics and antisocial behavior5 Evolutionary theory and antisocial behavior6 The neurobiology of antisocial behavior7 Life history theory and psychopathy8 Crime and mental disorders9 Understanding the age–crime curve10 Intelligence (IQ) and criminal behavior11 Female offending and the gender ratio problem12 Crime and sexuality13 Race and crime14 Traditional theories and biosocial theory15 Biosocial criminology: prevention and treatment policiesConclusionReferencesIndex Review Biosocial criminology represents the future of criminology in that it seeks to understand how we as bio-psycho-social beings interact with our environment (and vice versa). However, there are various subareas of biosocial criminology, such as evolutionary psychology and epigenetics, that makes it difficult for newcomers to understand the relationships between disciplines. This book introduces readers to all areas of biosocial criminology while encouraging readers to recognize how these concepts can be folded into current criminological theories and common criminological findings. Dr. Walshs command of the material helps readers understand the foundations of biosocial criminology while appreciating the nuances of the topic. -- Jamie Vaske, Western Carolina University, USWith this book, Tony Walsh continues to chip-away at mainstream criminologys continued reluctance to incorporate biosocial accounts into explanations of criminal behaviour. By presenting an easy to read, easy to understand, eloquently written, book, he builds a solid argument for why it is important that criminology incorporates biosocial understanding. The book is essential reading both for those yet to discover "biosocial criminology" and for those with a basic understanding who wish to progress their thinking. In my opinion, Understanding Biosocial Criminology removes another brick from the wall of resistance put-up mainstream criminology. -- Jason Roach, University of Huddersfield, UKDr. Anthony Walsh, a prominent figure in biosocial criminology for over four decades, presents his latest work, Understanding Biosocial Criminology. In this book, he takes a comprehensive look at human behavior, with a particular emphasis on the dynamic interplay between biological and environmental factors. Understanding Biosocial Criminology encourages readers to adopt a holistic approach to understanding the complexities of criminal behavior. Dr. Walshs extensive experience and dedication to the interdisciplinary field of biosocial criminology are evident throughout this thought-provoking work. -- Danielle Boisvert, Sam Houston University, US Details ISBN1035322862 Author Anthony Walsh Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Series Understanding series Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781035322862 Format Hardcover Imprint Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Subtitle A Paradigm for the 21st Century Place of Publication Cheltenham Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience Professional & Vocational Pages 278 Publication Date 2024-04-23 UK Release Date 2024-04-23 DEWEY 364 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161862893;

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