Psychopathy: Theory, Research and Implications for Society by D.J. Cooke (Englis

Description: Psychopathy by D.J. Cooke, Adelle E. Forth, Robert D. Hare Psychopathy is a very important concept for those working in the field of criminal justice - investigators, prosecutors, and those who have to evaluate, manage and treat offenders. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Psychopathy is a very important concept for those working in the field of criminal justice - investigators, prosecutors, and those who have to evaluate, manage and treat offenders. In this text, detailed, empirically based contributions by international researchers describes the relevance of the construct to practical and policy issues, examining its relevance to such topics as treatment, risk management and recidivism. The use of the concept in a range of populations is discussed, including juveniles, children, and the mentally disordered, as well as across cultures. The major strength of the volume is that the validity of the psychopathy construct is enhanced by the extensive empirical support: contributors explore topics including the genetic, biological, affective, interpersonal and information processing models that underpin the disorder. This book is designed for use by all those dealing with offenders - psychologists, psychiatrists, lawyers, judges, prison administrators and those who formulate policy in the criminal justice system. Table of Contents 1. The Alvor Advanced Study Institute.- 2. Psychopathy Across Cultures.- 3. Psychopathy and Normal Personality.- 4. The Phenotypic and Genotypic Structure of Psychopathic Traits.- 5. Psychopathic Behavior: An Information Processing Perspective.- 6. Psychopathy, Affect and behavior.- 7. Biology and Personality: Findings from a Longitudinal Project.- 8. Callous-Unemotional Traits and Conduct Problems: Applying the Two-Factor Model of Psychopathy to Children.- 9. Comorbidities and Biological Correlates of Conduct Disorder.- 10. Psychopathy in Adolescence: Assessment, Violence, and Developmental Precursors.- 11. Major Mental Disorder and Crime: An Etiological Hypothesis.- 12. Comorbidity of Psychopathy with Major Mental Disorders.- 13. Psychopathy and Personality Disorder: Implications of Interpersonal Theory.- 14. Treatment and Management of Psychopaths.- 15. Psychopathy and Risk for Violence.- 16. Psychopathy and Crime: Recidivism and Criminal Careers.- 17. Legal Issues Associated with the Concept of Psychopathy.- List of Contributors. Promotional Springer Book Archives Long Description Psychopathy is a very important concept for those working in the field of criminal justice - investigators, prosecutors, and those who have to evaluate, manage and treat offenders. In Psychopathy: Theory, Research and Implications for Society, detailed, empirically based contributions by the worlds leading researchers describe the relevance of the construct to practical and policy issues, examining its relevance to such topics as treatment, risk management and recidivism. The use of the concept in a range of populations is discussed, including juveniles, children, and the mentally disordered, as well as across cultures. The major strength of the volume is that the validity of the psychopathy construct is enhanced by the extensive empirical support: contributors explore topics including the genetic, biological, affective, interpersonal and information processing models that underpin the disorder. Audience: All those dealing with offenders - psychologists, psychiatrists, lawyers, judges, prison administrators and those who formulate policy in the criminal justice system. Details ISBN0792349199 Language English ISBN-10 0792349199 ISBN-13 9780792349198 Media Book Format Hardcover Subtitle Theory, Research and Implications for Society Place of Publication Dordrecht Edited by D.J. Cooke Birth 1952 Affiliation Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada Publisher Springer Short Title PSYCHOPATHY 1998/E Pages 428 Qualifications Ph.D. Imprint Springer Country of Publication Netherlands DOI 10.1023/b119757;10.1007/978-94-011-3965-6 Series Number 88 UK Release Date 1997-12-31 Author Robert D. Hare Edition Description 1998 ed. Series NATO Science Series D: Year 1997 Edition 1998th Publication Date 1997-12-31 Alternative 9780792349204 DEWEY 616.8907 Illustrations X, 428 p. Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96224308;

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