Article
Behavioral Genetics and Crime, In Context
Law and Contemporary Problems
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2006
Keywords
- genetics,
- behavioral genetics,
- DNA,
- neuroscience,
- law,
- crime,
- biology,
- Landrigan,
- parity principle
Disciplines
Abstract
This Article provides an introduction to some of the key issues at the intersection of behavioral genetics and crime.
It provides, among other things, an overview of the emerging points of consensus, scientifically, on what behavioral genetics can and cannot tell us about criminal behavior. It also discusses a variety of important implications (as well as complexities) of attempting to use insights of behavioral genetics in legal contexts.
Citation Information
Owen D. Jones. "Behavioral Genetics and Crime, In Context" Law and Contemporary Problems Vol. 69 (2006) p. 81 ISSN: 0023-9186 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/owen-jones/5/