Mental illness and crime /
Robert A. Schug, Henry F. Fradella.
- xiv, 573 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 521-555) and index.
Preface -- Myths and realities : introduction and scope of the problem -- Abnormal psychology primer -- Disorders of infancy, childhood, or adolescence (neurodevelopmental -- Disorders) -- Substance-related disorders -- Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders -- Mood disorders -- Anxiety disorders -- Sexual disorders -- Impulse control disorders not elsewhere classified (disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders) -- Personality disorders -- Mental illness and the criminal law : applications and implications -- Law and the control of "dangerousness" : applications and implications -- Epilogue on mental illness and criminal justice policy -- Glossary -- References -- Index -- About the authors.
This book incorporates an interdisciplinary, integrative approach toward presenting explanations for and etiologies of mental illness-related criminal and violent behaviours.
College of Arts and Sciences
9781412987073 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2013039271
Mentally ill offenders--United States. Criminals--Mental health--United States.