Overview
- Presents the work of one of the most internationally acclaimed and highly prolific and cited criminologists in the world
- Bridges criminology and psychology and academic and lay conceptualizations of psychopathy
- Offers a fresh thesis that shows the ability of psychopathy to explain all forms of conduct problems from early childhood through late adulthood
Part of the book series: Palgrave's Frontiers in Criminology Theory (FCRT)
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“The construct of psychopathy is essential to the study of crime. DeLisi conveys this importance in an intellectual tour de force that is also fun and lively to read. While you may not agree with all of the points made in the book, they will cause you to reflect and perhaps even to rethink your own cherished views.” (Michael G. Vaughn, Professor of Social Work, Saint Louis University, USA)
“DeLisi crosses disciplinary boundaries to provide a clear and concise introduction to the psychopathy construct. Written in a manner that makes it accessible to the general reader yet with a depth and breadth of coverage that makes it useful to the seasoned psychopathy researcher, this book offers insight into how psychopathy can potentially advance our understanding of serious criminality.” (Glenn D. Walters, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, USA)
“In this fascinating book, a world leading criminologist goes beyond the myths and media sensationalism to draw a scientific, evidence-based picture of psychopathy as a unified theory of crime. Thanks to its wide and diverse content, the book will be a primary source of information for novice and experienced researchers, practitioners, and students who aim to demystify the concept of psychopathy and related behaviors. ” (Daniel Boduszek, Reader in Criminal Psychology, University of Huddersfield, UK)Authors and Affiliations
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Book Title: Psychopathy as Unified Theory of Crime
Authors: Matt DeLisi
Series Title: Palgrave's Frontiers in Criminology Theory
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-46907-6
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan New York
eBook Packages: Law and Criminology, Law and Criminology (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature America, Inc. 2016
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-137-46909-0Published: 16 September 2016
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-349-69164-7Due: 15 June 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-1-137-46907-6Published: 05 October 2016
Series ISSN: 2945-655X
Series E-ISSN: 2945-6568
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: VII, 243
Topics: Crime and Society, Criminology and Criminal Justice, general, Forensic Psychology, Prison and Punishment, Community and Environmental Psychology, Sociology, general