Profiling Violent Crimes
Subtitle: An Investigative Tool
Edition: Third Edition edition
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
Published: March 12, 2002
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 312
ISBN-13: 9780761925941
Subjects: Criminal investigation & detection; Psychology; Social Science; Criminology; Criminal behavior; Sociology; Research; Psychological aspects; Criminologybaker_BISAC_subject_headingSocial Science; Social Science / Criminology; Criminal Law; Criminal Law - General; Case studies; Criminal investigation; Criminal methods; Methodology
First sentence: Historically, crime and criminals have galvanized the attention of law-abiding citizens.
Description: "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.