1. Why Criminology Needs Biology 2. Genetics and Criminality 3. Evolutionary Psychology and Criminology 4. The Neurosciences and Criminality 5. The Anomie/Strain Tradition and Socioeconomic Status 6. The Social Learning Tradition and Adolescence 7. The Control Tradition and the Family 8. The Human Ecology/Social Disorganization Tradition and Race 9. The Critical Tradition and Conflict 10. Feminist Criminology and Gender 11. Retrospect and Prospect
Biography
Anthony Walsh is a professor of criminal justice at Boise State University. He has had field experience in both law enforcement and corrections. He currently teaches criminology, statistics and law, and his major research interest is biosocial criminology. He has published 20 books and over 100 articles, mostly on biosocial topics.
In the genomic age, criminology—whether it is conceptually ready or not—is moving in a more interdisciplinary, scientifically superior, and exciting direction. Anthony Walsh, an esteemed researcher in biosocial criminology, is leading the way and his Biology and Criminology is a must-read.
Matt DeLisi, Iowa State University
"This magisterial work offers a comprehensive overview of the emerging field of biosocial criminology. It is indispensable reading for anyone seeking to understand this emerging field."
J. Eagle Shutt, University of Louisville
