Understanding violent criminals : insights from the front lines of law enforcement
Title:
Understanding violent criminals : insights from the front lines of law enforcement
ISBN:
9781440829253
Physical Description:
xii, 220 pages ; 25 cm.
Series:
Forensic psychology
Forensic psychology (Santa Barbara, Calif.)
Contents:
Theories of crime -- Murder -- Rape and sexual serial homicide -- Crimes against children -- Human trafficking -- Arson -- Gangs -- Robbery -- Victimology.
Summary:
"What causes people to commit violent crimes? The case studies in this book enable readers to evaluate the motivations behind crimes ranging from arson to rape to gang violence"-- Provided by publisher.
