Homicide

Provides an unprecedented, international perspective on homicide, looking into its incidence and prevalence in major western nations

Wayne Petherick (Author), Natasha Petherick (Author)

9780128125298

Paperback / softback, published 3 December 2018

341 pages
23.4 x 19 x 2.2 cm, 0.72 kg

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

Subject Areas: Forensic science [JKVF1]