Homicide

Description

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.

Key Features 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 Readership

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

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Biological Roots of Homicide
3. Psychological Roots of Homicide
4. Social Roots of Homicide
5. Single Homicides
6. Serial Homicides
7. Spree and Mass Homicides
8. Domestic Homicides
9. Sexual Homicides
10. Ideological Homicides
11. Killing by the State
12. Investigating Homicide
13. Preventing Homicide

1. Introduction 2. Biological Roots of Homicide 3. Psychological Roots of Homicide 4. Social Roots of Homicide 5. Single Homicides 6. Serial Homicides 7. Spree and Mass Homicides 8. Domestic Homicides 9. Sexual Homicides 10. Ideological Homicides 11. Killing by the State 12. Investigating Homicide 13. Preventing Homicide