Serial Murder
ISBN-13:
9781412974424
Veröffentl:
2009
Einband:
Paperback
Erscheinungsdatum:
21.07.2009
Seiten:
288
Autor:
Ronald M. Holmes
Gewicht:
421 g
Format:
229x152x16 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
Continuing in the same well-written and accessible style as the previous editions, this text systematically examines the strange phenomenon of serial murder. Exploring the different types of serial killers, the authors present a clear image of the typology, behavioral patterns, and motivation of the various types of serial killers.
Provides a solid review of the subject, with an accessible, incisive presentation, including photos and features unique to this edition.
Preface1. What Is Serial Murder?2. Mass Murder and Spree Murder: Two Types of Multicides3. Serial Murder4. Theories of Serial Murder5. The Visionary Serial Killer6. The Mission Serial Killer7. The Hedonistic Serial Murderer: The Lust Killer8. The Hedonistic Serial Murderer: The Thrill Killer9. The Hedonistic Serial Killer: Comfort Type10. The Power/Control Serial Killer11. Female Serial Killers12. Serial Killers in Foreign Countries13. Health Care Professionals and Serial Murder14. The Victims of Serial Killers15. Problems and Solutions in Serial Murder InvestigationsReferencesIndexAbout the Authors