Serial Offenders: Current Thought, Recent Findings - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1032402636 ISBN 13: 9781032402635

Publisher: CRC Press, 2022

Synopsis

Although serial offenders have been a recognized problem in society for centuries, only recently have the complexities of these individuals come to light. Serial Offenders: Current Thought, Recent Findings presents current and inclusive information on serial offending in a clear and straightforward manner. Citing numerous case examples, this book will provide forensic psychologists and psychologists, as well as criminologists, social workers and corrections officials with relevant and informative data. Author Louis B. Schlesinger presents current thinking on serial offenders in the first of three parts contained in the text. In Part I, he covers serial homicide, child molestation, rape, arson, and the nonviolent serial offender, while offering new information and perspectives on these traditional problems. Part II reverses thought, and takes a look at recent clinical and research findings. From profiling by law-enforcement and health-care workers to the neurobiological approach to understanding why people continually commit these crimes, Part II delves beyond right and wrong to illuminate and identify the many shades of gray. Part III focuses on the unusual aspects of serial offending and on special populations of offenders. From infantophilia to serial offending by females, adolescents and members of the clergy, Schlesinger provides insight into a world that few have witnessed in such a comprehensive manner.

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About the Author

Louis B. Schlesinger

From the Back Cover

Featuring topics rarely covered by other books, Serial Offenders: Current Thought, Recent Findings presents inclusive information on serial offending in a clear and straightforward manner. Presenting valuable information on serial offenders, this book provides unparalleled insight into a world that few have witnessed.

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1032402636
• ISBN 13: 9781032402635
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 368
• Editor: Schlesinger Louis B.