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Lynes Adam - Serial Killers And The Phenomenon Of Serial Murder A Student Textbook - Paperback
Lynes Adam - Serial Killers And The Phenomenon Of Serial Murder A Student Textbook - Paperback
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Description: A superbly targeted resource for those learning about serial killings. 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. The authors are colleagues at Birmingham City University where David Wilson (who also regularly presents TV programmes on the topic of Serial Killing) is one of the UK's leading criminologists a National Teaching Fellow and Founding Director of the Centre for Applied Criminology. His books for Waterside Press include Serial Killers: Hunting Britons and Their Victims 1960 - 2006 (2007) and Mary Ann Cotton: Britain's First Female Serial Killer (2013).
Title: Serial Killers And The Phenomenon Of Serial Murder A Student Textbook
Author(s): Lynes Adam
Publisher: Waterside Press
Barcode: 9781909976214
Pages: 224 Pages, Black & White Illustrations
Publication Date: 7/8/2015
Category: Crime & Criminology
Description: A superbly targeted resource for those learning about serial killings. 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. The authors are colleagues at Birmingham City University where David Wilson (who also regularly presents TV programmes on the topic of Serial Killing) is one of the UK's leading criminologists a National Teaching Fellow and Founding Director of the Centre for Applied Criminology. His books for Waterside Press include Serial Killers: Hunting Britons and Their Victims 1960 - 2006 (2007) and Mary Ann Cotton: Britain's First Female Serial Killer (2013).
Title: Serial Killers And The Phenomenon Of Serial Murder A Student Textbook
Author(s): Lynes Adam
Publisher: Waterside Press
Barcode: 9781909976214
Pages: 224 Pages, Black & White Illustrations
Publication Date: 7/8/2015
Category: Crime & Criminology
