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Is Criminal Behavior Genetic?

Are some people born evil? Steve Jones addresses this question by examining the genetic and social factors that contribute to crime and antisocial behavior. The work of Dutch geneticist Hans Brunner and his discovery of the "crime gene"—the genetic marker for violence—is examined, as lawyers seize upon the research to defend a murderer. Los Angeles geneticist David Comings, who runs a clinic for troubled youths, believes in the genetic theory and prescribes drugs such as Ritalin to control antisocial behavior. Several career criminals discuss why they committed crimes. The adage, "Deeds must be judged by society, not by science," provides an excellent basis for public discourse. Original BBC broadcast title: Original Sin. (50 minutes)

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Item#: FMK7339
Copyright date: ©1996
VHS ISBN 978-0-7365-0408-9
DVD ISBN 978-1-4213-7352-2

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