Workman Lance (University Of South Wales Uk)
Workman Lance (University Of South Wales Uk) - Psychopathy The Basics - Paperback
Workman Lance (University Of South Wales Uk) - Psychopathy The Basics - Paperback
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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.
Title: Psychopathy The Basics
Author(s): Workman Lance (University Of South Wales Uk)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9781032221007
Pages: 252 Pages, 8 Tables, Black And White; 16 Line Drawings, Black And White; 20 Halftones, Black And Whi
Publication Date: 6/28/2023
Series: The Basics
Category: Biology, Life Sciences
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.
Title: Psychopathy The Basics
Author(s): Workman Lance (University Of South Wales Uk)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9781032221007
Pages: 252 Pages, 8 Tables, Black And White; 16 Line Drawings, Black And White; 20 Halftones, Black And Whi
Publication Date: 6/28/2023
Series: The Basics
Category: Biology, Life Sciences
