Serial Killers and the Phenomenon of Serial Murder - A Student Textbook (Hardcover)

Serial Killers and the Phenomenon of Serial Murder examines and analyses some of the best known (as well as lesser) cases from English criminal history, ancient and modern. It looks at the lifestyles, backgrounds and activities of those who become serial killers and identifies clear categories of individuals into which most serial killers fall.Led by Professor David Wilson the authors are all experts and teachers concerning the ever-intriguing subject of serial killing: why, when and how it happens and whether it can be predicted. Taking some of the leading cases from English law and abroad they demonstrate the patterns that emerge in the lives and backgrounds of those who kill a number of times over a period. The book is designed for those studying the topic at advanced level, whether as an academic discipline on one of the many courses now run by universities and colleges or as a private quest for understanding. It contains notes on key terms and explanations of topics such as co-activation, Munchausen syndrome, cooling-off period, psychopathy checklist, social construction, case linkage, family annihilation, activity space, rational choice theory, medicalisation and rendezvous discipline. As the first textbook of its kind it will be an invaluable resource for teachers and students of serious crime.

General

Imprint:	Waterside Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2015
Authors:	David Wilson • Elizabeth Yardley • Adam Lynes
Dimensions:	244 x 170 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards
Pages:	226
ISBN-13:	978-1-914603-07-5
Categories:	Books > Fiction > True stories > Crime Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Criminal law Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Forensic science Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > General
LSN:	1-914603-07-9
Barcode:	9781914603075

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