The Criminal Brain: Understanding Biological Theories of Crime

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The Criminal Brain The Criminal Brain Understanding Biological Theories of Crime Nicole Rafter a N E W Y O R K U N I V E R S I T Y P R E S S New York and London N E W Y O R K U N I V E R S I T Y P R E S S New York and London www.nyupress.org© 2008 by New York University All rights reserved Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Rafter, Nicole Hahn, 1939– The criminal brain : understanding biological theories of crime / Nicole Rafter. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN-13: 978–0–8147–7613–1 (cl : alk. paper) ISBN-10: 0–8147–7613–2 (cl : alk. paper) ISBN-13: 978–0–8147–7614–8 (pb : alk. paper) ISBN-10: 0–8147–7614–0 (pb : alk. paper) 1. Criminal behavior—Genetic aspects. 2. Criminal anthropology. 3. Criminal anthropology—History. I. Title. HV6047.R334 2008 364.2’4—dc22 2008018675 New York University Press books are printed on acid-free paper, and their binding materials are chosen for strength and durability. We strive to use environmentally responsible suppliers and materials to the greatest extent possible in publishing our books. Manufactured in the United States of America c 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 p 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 In memory of Susette Marie Talarico, 1946–2007 ...