Serial Murder Contributor(s): Holmes, Ronald M. (Author), Holmes, Stephen T. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1412974429 ISBN-13: 9781412974424 Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
Binding Type: Paperback Published: July 2009 Annotation: The third edition of "Serial Murder" explores the theories behind the phenomenon of serial murder, explained with examples illustrating these theories. Recommended for use as a supplemental text, this book provides a solid review of the subject, with an accessible, incisive presentation, including photos and features unique to this edition. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Criminology - True Crime | Murder - General |
Dewey: 364.152 |
LCCN: 2009002550 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.9" W x 8.8" L (0.85 lbs) 288 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2009 pg. 157 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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.
Serial Murder, Third Edition is ideal for use as a supplementary text in Homicide, Violence, and Deviance courses offered in departments of criminology, psychology, and sociology |
Contributor Bio(s): Holmes, Ronald M.: - Ronald M. Holmes is Coroner, in the Jefferson County Coroner's office and Professor Emeritus of Justice Administration at the University of Louisville. He is the author of several books, among them Profiling Violent Crimes, Sex Crimes, and Serial Murder. He is also the author of more than 50 articles appearing in scholarly publications. He is Vice President of the National Center for the Study of Unresolved Homicides and has completed more than 500 psychological profiles for police departments across the United States. He received his doctorate from Indiana University. is Coroner, in the Jefferson County Coroner's office and Professor Emeritus of Justice Administration at the University of Louisville. He is the author of several books, among them and He is also the author of more than 50 articles appearing in scholarly publications. He is Vice President of the National Center for the Study of Unresolved Homicides and has completed more than 500 psychological profiles for police departments across the United States. He received his doctorate from Indiana University.Holmes, Stephen T.: -Stephen T. Holmes is Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Central Florida. Prior to this position, he was a social science analyst for the National Institute of Justice in Washington, D.C. He has authored 6 books and more than 15 articles dealing with policing, drug testing, probation and parole issues, and violent crime. He received his doctorate from the University of Cincinnati. |
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