The potential relevance of brain dysfunction in arson

Margaret Catherine Dolan; Troy Erin McEwan

The potential relevance of brain dysfunction in arson

Margaret Catherine Dolan
, Troy Erin McEwan

Psychiatry Monash Health

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Abstract

There is a very limited literature linking firesetting with abnormalities in brain function. In this chapter we review the literature on the relevance of brain dysfunction and neuropathology in firesetting.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Firesetting and Mental Health: Theory, Research and Practice
Editors	Geoffrey L Dickens, Philip A Sugarman, Theresa A Gannon
Place of Publication	United Kingdom
Publisher	Royal College of Psychiatrists Publications
Pages	68 - 83
Number of pages	16
ISBN (Print)	9781908020376
Publication status	Published - 2012

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The potential relevance of brain dysfunction in arson

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