by Anne Moir (Author), David Jessel (Author), David Jessel (Author), Anne Moir (Author)
Most violence is committed by men - but while boys may always be boys, only a tiny minority of antisocial teenagers become hardened criminals. Researchers can point to telltale sings - genetic inheritance, abnormal brain structures and chemical imbalances - which can put individuals at risk. Violence linked to PMS, epilepsy or excess testosterone can often be successfully treated with drugs. Such biological influences on criminality do not exclude social and economic factors, but they do call into question many of our moral and legal assumptions. In this text, the authors of Brainsex assess the evidence and offer suggestions for policy-makers.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 416
Edition: New
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 27 Mar 1997
ISBN 10: 0451196295
ISBN 13: 9780451196293