NCJ Number
82358
Editor(s)
M E Wolfgang,
N A Weiner,
W D Pointer
Date Published
1981
Length
66 pages
Annotation
This annotated bibliography of 181 citations selected from the National Institute of Justice/NCJRS data base focuses on biological correlates and determinants of criminal violence. The documents cited were published between 1972-1980.
Abstract
Listed alphabetically by title, the citations encompass works that range from general causal and correlative relationships between biology, aggression, and violence -- including studies of chromosomal abnormality, hormonal imbalance, brain dysfunction, neurological disorder, and chemical precipitants -- to works on the more specific relationships between these same biological factors and criminal violence. Cited documents examine the serious and far-reaching policy implications that biological approaches can have on the criminal justice system, such as the legal and ethical issues surrounding prevention and treatment programs that are based on these approaches. Journal articles, books, training documents, and government studies from the United States, Canada, England, South Africa, Australia, and Russia are included. The bibliography also provides subject and author indexes and availability information. (Author summary modified)