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Homicide
An International Perspective
Authors: Petherick Wayne, Petherick Natasha
Language: EnglishSubjects for Homicide:
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Homicide examines the incidence and prevalence of homicide in major western nations, covering the biological, psychological and social roots of homicide from genetic and evolutionary perspectives, but also considering emotions and the influence of peers. Different types of homicide are discussed, with final chapters covering tactics for investigation and homicide prevention. Students and instructors in the areas of forensic science, sociology, criminology, psychology, psychiatry, justice and criminal justice at the university level will find this book to be a comprehensive resource, as will those researching homicide and related topics.
1. Introduction2. Biological Roots of Homicide3. Psychological Roots of Homicide4. Social Roots of Homicide5. Single Homicides6. Serial Homicides7. Spree and Mass Homicides8. Domestic Homicides9. Sexual Homicides10. Ideological Homicides11. Killing by the State12. Investigating Homicide13. Preventing Homicide
Students/instructors of courses in criminology, forensic criminology, psychology, forensic psychology, victimology, forensic victimology, psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, forensic science and criminal justice. Useful reference for those researching homicide or related topics.
- Provides an up-to-date examination of homicide, including rates, causes and responses to from an international point-of-view
- Includes multiple homicide types (serial, spree and mass), ideological homicide, and domestic and sexual homicide, amongst others
- Uses historical and current research and theory on homicide from around the world