Title: The human predator : a historical chronicle of serial murder and forensic investigation /
Authors: Ramsland, Katherine M., 1953-
Publisher: Berkley Books,
Year: 2007
Subjects: Serial murderers History.; Serial murder investigation.; Forensic psychology.
Contents: Introduction : a brief overview of the serial killer -- 1. The darkest ages : the license of privilege -- 2. The alliance of ignorance -- 3. Murder and science -- 4. Crime, police, and reporters -- 5. Puzzling over the worst criminal minds -- 6. The century's turn ... and twist -- 7. Opportunities in transition -- 8. The unthinkable -- 9. Poised for more -- 10. Serial killers come of age -- 11. The profilers respond -- 12. Creative derangement -- 13. Social contagion and the age of excess -- 14. Still surprising us -- 15. The future.