Serial Murderers and Their Victims (Contemporary Issues in Crime and Justice Series)

Hickey

ISBN 10: 0534507042 ISBN 13: 9780534507046

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

Now in its second edition, this book continues to fascinate and inform readers by delving even further into the crimes of serial killers.

About this title

From the Author

Using criminal psychology in understanding serial murderers.
For readers who possess a passion for understanding the criminal mind, criminal personalities and abnormal psychology, this text is an excellent resource. Indeed, as I conducted interviews with serial killers I realized that this text would delve into the darkest recesses of their minds and personalities. It is a disturbingly horrific study which perhaps raises more questions than it answers. This is the nature of research. I welcome comments from my readers.

Synopsis

Examines the lives of 399 serial murderers, analyzing the cultural, historical, and religious factors that influence the myths and stereotypes of these individuals. The author offers biological, psychological, and sociological reasons for serial murder. He also addresses the victims and survivors of serial murder, its impact on communities, and the

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0534507042
• ISBN 13: 9780534507046
• Binding: Misc. Supplies
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 299