The Routledge International Handbook of Biosocial Criminology

‘The biosocial revolution has broken through the gates of resistance erected by traditional criminology, offering rich opportunities for transforming the criminological enterprise. For those wishing to join this revolution - or simply to understand it - DeLisi and Vaughn's Handbook is an indispensable resource. The breadth and depth of this volume are impressive; it is a work that should be kept close at hand and consulted regularly.’ - Francis T. Cullen, Distinguished Research Professor, University of Cincinnati, USA

‘Biosocial criminology has expanded by leaps and bounds since its origins and the field continues to evolve. Fortunately for criminologists of all stripes, DeLisi and Vaughn have amassed a who's-who of internationally-acclaimed scholars who are at the forefront of biosocial criminology. The key topics are covered and reviewed well, but more importantly the chapters are filled with nuggets for future theoretical and empirical research that is sure to serve as a model guide for students and academics alike. The editors are to be commended for spearheading a must-have volume that should be on every shelf.’ - Alex R. Piquero, PhD, Ashbel Smith Professor of Criminology, The University of Texas at Dallas, USA

‘This comprehensive Handbook clearly brings out the increasing importance of biosocial research for criminology and criminal justice. Written by leading biosocial scholars, it is very wide-ranging, including not only fundamental research, but also implications for policy and practice. It should be required reading for all criminologists.’ - David P. Farrington, Emeritus Professor of Psychological Criminology, Cambridge University, UK

'The rise of biosocial criminology represents the most important paradigm shift criminology has ever experienced. DeLisi and Vaughn’s book fully captures the scholarly diversity and intellectual excitement that accompany and propel this transition. Readers of DeLisi and Vaughn’s book will not only come away better informed about biosocial criminology, they will come away inspired.’ -John Wright,Professor of Criminal Justice, University of Cincinnati and King Abdullhziz University, Jeddah Saudi Arabia