Psychopathy : The Basics Paperback / softback
by Sandie Taylor, Lance (University of South Wales, UK) Workman
Part of the The Basics series
Paperback / softback
Description
Psychopathy: The Basics is an accessible text that provides a compact introduction to the major findings and debates concerning this complex personality disorder.
This book provides an overview of the field and covers a wide range of research findings from genetics to psychosocial developmental explanations.
It begins with an exploration of the historical conception of the phenomenon of psychopathy and goes on to discuss its social and cultural accounts.
It also delves into biologically based explanations including genetic and evolutionary approaches, along with criminological and entrepreneurial types of psychopathy.
Offering a balanced perspective, thisbook addresses the nature-nurture debate in the field and also discusses widely accepted personality traits of psychopaths.
Lastly, it also provides a glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading This book will be an essential read for students of forensic psychology, or criminology.
It is also an ideal starting point for those interested in the science of psychopathy and personality disorders.
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Less than 10 available - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:252 pages, 8 Tables, black and white; 16 Line drawings, black and white; 20 Halftones, black and whi
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:28/06/2023
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- ISBN:9781032221007
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Information
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Less than 10 available - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:252 pages, 8 Tables, black and white; 16 Line drawings, black and white; 20 Halftones, black and whi
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:28/06/2023
- Category:
- ISBN:9781032221007