Inevitable, influential, or unnecessary? Exploring the utility of genetic explanation for delinquent behavior

Journal of Criminal Justice

Volumn 35, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 219-233

  McCartan, Lisa M ^a  

^a LE MOYNE COLLEGE   (United States)

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EID: 33847349316     PISSN: 00472352     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2007.01.008     Document Type: Article

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