| Description |
xi, 299 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Psychological profiling : an introduction -- Profiling in fantasy and fact -- The rationale for psychological profiling -- Criminal theories and psychological profiling -- Analyzing the crime scene -- Arson and psychological profiling -- Profiling serial murderers -- Psychological profiling and rape -- Pedophilia and psychological profiling -- Autoeroticism -- Profiling satanic and cult-related murders -- Geography, profiling, and predatory criminals -- Jack the Ripper : a case for psychological profiling -- JonBenet Ramsey : the murder of a beauty queen -- The victim in psychological profiling -- Profiling and the future |
| Summary |
"Profiling Violent Crimes, Second Edition contains captivating new additions to the best-selling first edition, including a state-of-the-art overview of the general principles of profiling. Presenting the techniques required to develop a complete sociopsychological profile, authors Ronald M. Holmes and Stephen T. Holmes discuss how to use this important tool as a part of effective investigations. Intriguing case examples and illustrations portray the complexity of deviant personality while maintaining a scientific focus and approach. Augmented by valuable tables and charts, this edition also features extensive updates and new chapters on pedophilia, arson, geoforensic information, and the use of computers in profiling." "As a textbook vital to students in criminology and criminal justice fields, or as a resource for criminal justice professionals and researchers, Profiling Violent Crimes, Second Edition contributes significantly to the knowledge about violent personalities and behaviors."--Jacket |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-291) and index |
| Subject |
Criminal investigation -- Psychological aspects.
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Criminal behavior -- Research -- Methodology.
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Criminal methods -- Research -- Methodology -- Case studies.
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| Genre/Form |
Case studies.
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Case studies
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Case studies.
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| Author |
Holmes, Stephen T.
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| LC no. |
2002000283 |
| ISBN |
0761925945 paperback |
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0761925937 cased |
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