This textbook provides students with a scientifically sound understanding of serial and mass murderers, delving into historical and modern perspectives while bridging various interdisciplinary theoretical perspectives to shed light on the motivations, killing methods, and victims of these criminals. Designed to facilitate deep comprehension and critical thinking, each chapter features learning objectives, critical thinking questions, and key terms. The numerous case studies the book contains provide individual profiles for further study.
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Product details

ISBN
9798823398367
Published
2025-10-01
Publisher
Cognella, Inc
Age
P, 06
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
286

Biographical note

Frank Schmalleger is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of North Carolina, Pembroke. He holds master's and doctorate degrees in sociology with a special emphasis on criminology from The Ohio State University.