Violence : Basic and Clinical Science

Thompson, Chris; Cowen, Phil; Tantam, Digby; Kreitman, Norman; Dodge, Kenneth; Herbert, Joe; Coccaro, Emil; Kavoussi, Richard; Stehle, Scott; Fenwick, Peter; Blackburn, Ronald; Wessely, Simon; Maden, Tony; Bond, Alyson; Murphy, Slynis; Bech, Per

ISBN 10: 0750609265 / ISBN 13: 9780750609265

Published by Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, U.K., 1993

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262 pages, Index. Boards are clean with light scuff, approx 16 pages have small amount of hi-lighting. Contents include: Nature of Aggression in Humans; Roles of Steroids, Monamines and Peptides; Serotonin and Impulsive Aggression; Aggression and Epilepsy; Psychopathic Disorder, Personality Disorders and Aggression; Violence and Psychosis; Psychiatric Management of Violence; Prospects for Antiaggressive Drugs; Clinical Measurement of Aggression; Violence and Creativity in Victorian Bedlam; Children Who Witness Parental Killing; Psychological Research in Disasters; Effects of Rape and Sexual Assault. Seller Inventory # 017419

Bibliographic Details

Title: Violence : Basic and Clinical Science

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, U.K.

Publication Date: 1993

Binding: Hardcover

Book Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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Synopsis:

This volume explores current knowledge about the social and biological causes of violence. Up-to-date scientific data are used to describe the effects of violence on adults and children, and approaches to the management of violent behaviour in psychiatric settings are outlined. It should be relevant to medical and other professionals with clinical or research interest in aggression and violence.