Profiling violent crimes

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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.

subjects: Psychological aspects of Criminal investigation,  Research,  Methodology,  Case studies,  Psychological aspects,  Criminal methods,  Criminal investigation,  Criminal behavior,  Recherche,  Methodologie,  Kriminalpsychologie,  Aspect psychologique,  Enquetes criminelles,  Comportement criminel,  Violent crimes,  Research, methodology,  Criminal behavior, prediction of,  Criminal investigation--psychological aspects,  Criminal behavior--research--methodology,  Criminal methods--research--methodology,  Criminal methods--research--methodology--case studies,  Hv8073.5 .h65 2002,  364.3