''Lively and engaging, Understanding Homicide
impressively fills an important gap in the current
criminological literature...an authoritative and
readable text on homicide.'' Keith Soothill, Lancaster
University, UK Why do people kill? How is homicide
investigated? What are the patterns and characteristics
of UK homicide? How can it be prevented? Here is a
comprehensive and challenging text unravelling the
phenomenon of homicide. The author combines original
analysis with a lucid overview of the key theories and
debates in the study of homicide and violence. In
introducing the broad spectrum of different features,
aspects and forms of homicide, Brookman examines its
patterns and trends, how it may be explained, its
investigation and how it may be prevented. Areas covered
include: * the killing of children * multiple homicide
(including serial and mass murder, terrorism and
corporate homicide) * domestic homicide * female killers
* homicide amongst men The book is unique in its focus,
coverage and style and bridges a major gap in
criminological literature.Whilst focused in several
respects upon the UK experience of homicide, the text
necessarily draws upon and makes a significant
contribution to international literature, research and
debate.The text has been written in a style that will be
accessible to a wide audience and assumes no prior
knowledge. Features to aide the student include study
tasks, review questions and annotated suggested further
reading, including internet resources. Understanding
Homicide is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate
students in the fields of criminology, criminal justice,
psychology,sociology and forensics. It will also be
invaluable to academics, researchers and practitioners
interested in the phenomenon of homicide and the broader
issue of violence. |
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