This unique, major new text and e book covers the basic science and neurobiology of violence and integrates this with clinical, legal and ethical aspects of forensic psychiatry. * Unique text which integrates the basic sciences, clinical, legal and ethical aspects * Highly illustrated. Numerous colour images in the basic sciences section further explain the text * Succinct yet comprehensive coverage for instant access to the information * Also in Ebook format allowing the reader to customise content, perform rapid searches, with live reference links and much more * Thought provoking contributions from expert editors and key opinion leaders The book will be an essential purchase for postgraduate trainees in psychiatry wishing to specialise in forensic psychiatry, specialists in forensic psychiatry, mental health, criminal lawyers and forensic psychologists. It will be an invaluable reference work for clinical psychologists, criminologists, sociologists and other professionals working with forensic psychiatric patients such as members of the probation service, social workers and nursing staff.