Genetics, Crime and Justice

Author:   Debra Wilson
Publisher:   Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
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9781783478811


Pages:   272
Publication Date:   28 August 2015
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Debra Wilson
Publisher:   Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
ISBN:  

9781783478811


ISBN 10:   1783478810
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   28 August 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us.

Table of Contents

Contents: Preface 1. Introduction, 2. History of Genetics and Criminal Justice, 3. Use of Genetics in Criminal Investigations 4. The Criminal Gene , 5. The Criminal Gene Argument in the Courts 6. The Impact of a 'Criminal Gene' Argument on Punishment Theory 7. Introduction to Ethical Issues 8. Concluding Thoughts Index

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'Genetics, Crime and Justice is a work of significance. This book enlightens its readers? ? to the debate revolving around human genetics and criminal justice, and provokes thought on? ?how to address the competing interests of society and the individual. Overall, the book presents? ?to its readers, those new to the field or its? ? followers, a comprehensive understanding of the role? ?of genetics in relation to criminality and the judicial system along with the myriad of issues?? surrounding them.?' -- Midhat Farzeen, ?International Social Science Review ‘For a reader who is new to the area, Genetics, Crime and Justice provides a useful overview of the legal, ethical and social issues pertaining to the broad area encapsulated by the book. The reader who is familiar with some sections of the book’s scope will likely gain something of interest from the other connected topics Wilson considers. There is significant merit in such a work — one that brings together this diverse but thematically connected body of knowledge.’ -- Current Issues in Criminal Justice


'Genetics, Crime and Justice is a work of significance. This book enlightens its readersâ â to the debate revolving around human genetics and criminal justice, and provokes thought onâ â how to address the competing interests of society and the individual. Overall, the book presentsâ â to its readers, those new to the field or itsâ â followers, a comprehensive understanding of the roleâ â of genetics in relation to criminality and the judicial system along with the myriad of issuesâ â surrounding them.â ' -- Midhat Farzeen, â International Social Science Review `For a reader who is new to the area, Genetics, Crime and Justice provides a useful overview of the legal, ethical and social issues pertaining to the broad area encapsulated by the book. The reader who is familiar with some sections of the book's scope will likely gain something of interest from the other connected topics Wilson considers. There is significant merit in such a work - one that brings together this diverse but thematically connected body of knowledge.' -- Current Issues in Criminal Justice


'For a reader who is new to the area, Genetics, Crime and Justice provides a useful overview of the legal, ethical and social issues pertaining to the broad area encapsulated by the book. The reader who is familiar with some sections of the book's scope will likely gain something of interest from the other connected topics Wilson considers. There is significant merit in such a work - one that brings together this diverse but thematically connected body of knowledge.' -- Current Issues in Criminal Justice


'Genetics, Crime and Justice is a work of significance. This book enlightens its readers to the debate revolving around human genetics and criminal justice, and provokes thought on how to address the competing interests of society and the individual. Overall, the book presents to its readers, those new to the field or its followers, a comprehensive understanding of the role of genetics in relation to criminality and the judicial system along with the myriad of issues surrounding them. ' -- Midhat Farzeen, International Social Science Review 'For a reader who is new to the area, Genetics, Crime and Justice provides a useful overview of the legal, ethical and social issues pertaining to the broad area encapsulated by the book. The reader who is familiar with some sections of the book's scope will likely gain something of interest from the other connected topics Wilson considers. There is significant merit in such a work - one that brings together this diverse but thematically connected body of knowledge.' -- Current Issues in Criminal Justice


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Debra Wilson, Senior Lecturer, School of Law, University of Canterbury, New Zealand

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