Criminologist examines nature vs. nurture and violence
The program, titled “Who Is Winning the Nature/Nurture War? Insights from the Study of Violence,” will be held in the Grandroom of A.K. Hinds University Center beginning at 7 p.m.
Wright, associate professor of criminal justice and a senior fellow in the Artlitt Child and Family Development Research Center at Cincinnati, will share recent findings linking human biology to criminal behavior and violence.
“The age-old argument about ‘nature’ versus ‘nature’ is one of considerable controversy and deep academic debate,” said Stephen Brown, head of WCU’s department of criminology and criminal justice. “Professor Wright will explain how advances in science and technology have made it possible for us to gain a deeper understanding of brain function and the role of individual genetic coding in guiding human actions. He argues that recent research indicates that ‘nature’ is far more important than we first thought.”
The March 30 presentation, open to the public free of charge, is designed to be of special interest to educators, public health officials, intervention specialists and others who work with at-risk children and adults. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.
In addition to the public lecture, Wright also will conduct a seminar for faculty from criminology and criminal justice, social work, and health and human sciences, and will make numerous presentations to classes.
For more information, contact Brown at (828) 227-2174.
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