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Homicides in developing nations: results of research using a large and representative sample

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Most criminological research has either focused just on developed countries or included all countries in its analysis, and a study targeting developing countries shows their different historical and social contexts. Such research finds a strong positive connection between the proportion of Christians in countries and homicides. This may be because Christianity in developing countries indicates past conquest, colonization, and other violence, and this may have brought about cultural changes conducive to violence.

Author: Neapolitan, Jerome L.
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: International Journal of Offender Therapy & Comparative Criminology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0306-624X
Year: 1997
Developing countries, Violent crimes, Crime

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Homicides with partial limbic seizures: is chemical seizure kindling the culprit?

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This article examines the possibility of homicidal acts, with no apparent motivation, being related to chemical seizures catalyzed by alcohol or drug use. The author argues that chemical kindling may explain bizarre and criminal behavior.

Author: Pontius, Anneliese A.
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: International Journal of Offender Therapy & Comparative Criminology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0306-624X
Year: 2001
Causes of, Physiological aspects, Murderers, Homicide, Criminal behavior

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Psychopathy among Mexican American gang members: a comparative study

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The author examines behavior scores of high-risk adolescents and compared them to gang members to assess levels of psychopathy. Topics include antisocial behavior, remorse, and interventions.

Author: Valdez, Avelardo, Kaplan, Charles D., Codina, Edward
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: International Journal of Offender Therapy & Comparative Criminology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0306-624X
Year: 2000
Social aspects, Statistical Data Included, Comparative analysis, Mexican Americans, Gang members, Adolescent psychopathology

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