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Kevin Beaver

b. 1977

American criminologist and academic

CriminologistUniversity teacher
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About Kevin Beaver

Born 1977. Kevin Beaver is an American criminologist and university teacher, known for Biosocial criminology.

Kevin Michael Beaver (born September 17, 1977) is an American criminologist and the Judith Rich Harris Professor of Criminology at Florida State University's College of Criminology and Criminal Justice, where he is also the director of the Distance Learning Program.

Education

Beaver graduated from Ohio University in 2000 with a B.A. in sociology, and received his M.S. in criminal justice in 2001 from the University of Cincinnati. He went on to receive his Ph.D. in criminal justice, also from the University of Cincinnati, in 2006.

Career

Beaver joined the faculty of Northern Kentucky University in 2006 as an instructor in the Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice. including studies on the causes of antisocial behaviors, such as delinquency, which he has said has both genetic and environmental causes. He has also researched the link between parenting behavior and child intelligence, as well as the potential for genetic factors to contribute to academic achievement in children. His research has also found a link between a rare form of the MAOA gene (known as the "warrior gene") and violent behavior and weapon use among boys.

Editorial activities

Beaver is the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Drug Issues.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Criminologist, university teacher
Nationality
Known for
Biosocial criminology
Education
University of Cincinnati, Ohio University, Florida State University
Employers
Florida State University
Awards
Ruth Shonle Cavan Young Scholar Award; American Society of Criminology; National Institute of Justice
Also known as
Kevin Michael Beaver

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kevin Beaver?

American criminologist and academic

When was Kevin Beaver born?

Kevin Beaver was born on 17 September 1977.

What is Kevin Beaver's occupation?

Kevin Beaver is a criminologist and university teacher.

What is Kevin Beaver known for?

Kevin Beaver is known for Biosocial criminology.

What nationality is Kevin Beaver?

Kevin Beaver is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kevin Beaver

· Wikidata: Q21914477

· DBpedia: Kevin Beaver

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