Although it can be said with certainty that there is no Ôcriminal gene,Õ this article discusses the evidence for, and implications of, a genetic influence on criminal behavior. A great deal is already known about environmental and social influences on certain types of criminal behavior, but crime remains a major social problem. Genetic research could seem to suggest the possibility of identifying and treating those affected and thereby reducing problem behaviors. The article discusses the socia

First Author: Singer, Peter; Callahan, Dan; Chadwick, Ruth F.
Attributed to:  Centre for Economic and Social Aspects of Genomics funded by ESRC

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Bibliographic Information

Type: Book Chapter

Edition: 2nd Revised edition

Book Title: Encyclopedia of Applied Ethics (2011)

Page Reference: 462-469

ISBN: 9780123736321