Profiling and serial crime
Wayne Petherick
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Profiling and serial crime
Published
2012
Publisher
Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Pages
480
ISBN-13
9780124059016
Description
This book illustrates the promise, purposes, and pitfalls of behavioural profiling in the investigation of serial crime and provides a theoretical and practical foundation for students. Part I, on profiling, examines the history, crucial issues, methods, theory, and treatment in the mainstream media. Part II examines serial crime in detail, including cyber-bullying, stalking, rape, murder, and arson. In addition to the new and replacement chapters, this edition has been thoroughly revised throughout to reflect the latest research in criminal profiling and serial crime. New to this Edition: six all-new chapters, including serial harassment and cyber-bullying and the motivations of victim and offender; two replacement chapters on serial rape and serial arson; fully updated throughout to reflect the latest research; enhanced pedagogy to keep students focused on what's important; and new ancillary materials for both instructor and student. Features: provides a theoretical and practical foundation for understanding the motivation and dynamics in a range of serial offenses; illustrates the promise, purposes and pitfalls of behavioural profiling in the investigation of various serial crimes; and numerous case examples show the real world uses of behavioural profiling in investigations, as well as highlighting a variety of issues in understanding and investigating serial crime.
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This edition of Profiling and serial crime has approximately 480 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
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Who is the author of Profiling and serial crime?
Profiling and serial crime was written by Wayne Petherick.
When was Profiling and serial crime published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.