Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory - A Metatheory for Biosocial Criminology

This book attempts to unite biosocial criminology with the premier neurobiological theory of personality, otherwise known as reinforcement sensitivity theory (RST). Anthony Walsh places the highly variable number of biosocial approaches under a single theoretical umbrella, whilst providing a unique integrative framework.

List of contents

1. Biosocial Criminology: The Paradigm for the Twenty-First Century,  2. A Question for All Ages: The Hedonic Tug of War,  3. Behavioral Genetics: Genes and Heritability,  4. The Human Brain,  5. The Canonical Neurotransmitters and Hormones,  6. Molecular Genetics and the Environment,  7. Anomie/Strain, Learning Theories, and the Adolescent Brain,  8. The Control Tradition and Human Nature,  9. The Antisocial Personalities: Psychopaths and Sociopaths,  10. The Schizophrenia Spectrum and Crime,  11. Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder,  12. Criminal Violence,  Index

About the author

Anthony Walsh is a professor of criminal justice at Boise State University. He received his Ph.D. in criminology from Bowling Green State University in 1983. Walsh worked as a marine, merchant seaman, police officer, and probation officer before entering academia at the age of 44. He teaches criminology, statistics, philosophy of law, and correctional assessment and case management, and is widely published, with more than 40 books and 150 articles on a variety of topics including criminology and biosocial aspects of crime.

Summary

This book attempts to unite biosocial criminology with the premier neurobiological theory of personality, otherwise known as reinforcement sensitivity theory (RST). Anthony Walsh places the highly variable number of biosocial approaches under a single theoretical umbrella, whilst providing a unique integrative framework.

Product details

• Authors: Anthony Walsh, Walsh Anthony
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9780367524791
• ISBN: 978-0-367-52479-1
• No. of pages: 242
• Series: Routledge Advances in Criminology
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Law > Criminal law, criminal procedural law, criminology; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, Neurology & clinical neurophysiology, Psychotherapy, Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Politics & government, Social, group or collective psychology, Neurosciences, Criminal or forensic psychology, Physiological and neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Violence in society, Psychological theory & schools of thought, Crime and criminology, Genetics (non-medical), Criminal justice law, Causes & Prevention Of Crime, Criminology: legal aspects