Early biological theories of aggression | The Mystery of Murder: A Horizon Guide
Lombrosso's early ideas about the biological basis for criminal behaviour and the subsequent shift towards theories related to the amygdala.
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- Clip length: 7'03''
- Broadcast year: 2015
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- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: The Mystery of Murder: A Horizon Guide
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