A set of chapters prepared by leading figures currently engaged in the study of homicide. Each chapter provides a review and summary of research literatures that deal with social theories of homicide, methodological problems in the study of homicide research among specific groups, and public policy reactions designed to prevent homicide.
A set of chapters prepared by leading figures currently engaged in the study of homicide. Each chapter provides a review and summary of research liter...
An introduction summarizes the social theories of homicide and the methodological issues in the study of homicide. This accessible volume then focuses on specific types of homicides including: mass and serial murders, homicides by youth, gang homicides, domestic homicides, homicides by female offenders, and alcohol/drug related homicides.
An introduction summarizes the social theories of homicide and the methodological issues in the study of homicide. This accessible volume then focuses...
