No Remorse: Psychopathy and Criminal Justice
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Description
An innovative and indispensable resource for those wishing to investigate how and why psychopathy is important in understanding criminal behavior and its response, No Remorse: Psychopathy and Criminal Justice provides a comprehensive examination of the empirical research and cultural understanding of psychopathy.
The book examines ways in which the construct and concept of psychopathy have made their way into criminological theory and criminal justice practice. It offers a focused look at how the term “psychopath” is used and understood in law enforcement, the courts, corrections, victim services, and juvenile justice. Additionally, it examines historical, research, and cultural perspectives on psychopathy for understanding criminal behavior, exploring theories of and research into psychopaths, psychopathy and gender, and representations of psychopaths in film and literature.
Author: Helfgott, Jacqueline
Topic: Sociology
Media: Book
ISBN: 1440865744
Language: English
Pages: 368
Additional information
Weight | 1.85 lbs |
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Dimensions | 9.3 × 6.5 × 1.3 in |
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