Psychopathy: An Introduction to Biological Findings and Their Implications

by Adrian Raine and Andrea L. Glenn

Book Overview

A concise overview of the neuropsychology of psychopathy, written in layman's terms

The last two decades have seen tremendous growth in biological research on psychopathy, a mental disorder distinguished by traits including a lack of empathy or emotional response, egocentricity, impulsivity, and stimulation seeking. But how does a psychopath's brain work? What makes a psychopath?

Psychopathy provides a concise, non-technical...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081474544X
• ISBN13: 9780814745441
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: New York University Press
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.0"