About the book
Passionate, courageous, and at times controversial, The Anatomy of Violence is a ground-breaking work that will challenge your core human values and perspectives on violence.
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.
Editions of The Anatomy of Violence
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780307378842
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780307475619
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307907783
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780385366311
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780385366328
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Passionate, courageous, and at times controversial, The Anatomy of Violence is a ground-breaking work that will challenge your core human values and perspectives on violence.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Anatomy of Violence about?
Passionate, courageous, and at times controversial, The Anatomy of Violence is a ground-breaking work that will challenge your core human values and perspectives on violence.
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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Anatomy of Violence?
Society and Social Sciences > Social services and welfare, criminology > Crime and criminology
Where can I read a sample of The Anatomy of Violence?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780307378842
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Anatomy of Violence?
Adrian Raine
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Anatomy of Violence is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780307378842) and paperback(ISBN 9780307475619) and ebook(ISBN 9780307907783) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780385366311) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780385366328)
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