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Examining the intersection of childhood trauma and neurological factors, Dr. Jonathan Pincus investigates the backgrounds of serial killers and violent criminals. His findings reveal a pattern of severe abuse, brain damage, and mental illness among these individuals, suggesting that violent behavior stems from a dysfunctional brain and a harmful environment. Pincus raises critical questions about prevention and rehabilitation, making a compelling case for early intervention to avert future violence. The book is described as both rigorous and humane, serving as an urgent call to action for criminal justice professionals.
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Base Instincts, Jonathan H. Pincus
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- Released
- 2002
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- Title
- Base Instincts
- Subtitle
- What Makes Killers Kill?
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jonathan H. Pincus
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9780393323238
- Category
- True crime
- Description
- Examining the intersection of childhood trauma and neurological factors, Dr. Jonathan Pincus investigates the backgrounds of serial killers and violent criminals. His findings reveal a pattern of severe abuse, brain damage, and mental illness among these individuals, suggesting that violent behavior stems from a dysfunctional brain and a harmful environment. Pincus raises critical questions about prevention and rehabilitation, making a compelling case for early intervention to avert future violence. The book is described as both rigorous and humane, serving as an urgent call to action for criminal justice professionals.