Profiling And Serial Crime Theoretical And Practical Issues Third Edition Petherick by Petherick, Wayne 9781455731749, 1455731749 instant download after payment.

"Profiling and Serial Crime" illustrates the promise, purposes, and pitfalls of behavioral profiling in the investigation of serial crime and provides a theoretical and practical foundation for students. Part I, on profiling, examines the history, crucial issues, methods, theory, and treatment in the mainstream media. Part II examines serial crime in detail, including cyber-bullying, stalking, rape, murder, and arson. In addition to the new and replacement chapters, this edition has been thoroughly revised throughout to reflect the latest research in criminal profiling and serial crime.
NEW TO THIS EDITION: Six all-new chapters, including serial harassment and cyber-bullying and the motivations of victim and offenderTwo replacement chapters on serial rape and serial arsonFully updated throughout to reflect the latest researchEnhanced pedagogy to keep students focused on what's importantNew ancillary materials for both instructor and student
FEATURES: Provides a theoretical and practical foundation for understanding the motivation and dynamics in a range of serial offensesIllustrates the promise, purposes and pitfalls of behavioral profiling in the investigation of various serial crimesNumerous case examples show the real world uses of behavioral profiling in investigations, as well as highlighting a variety of issues in understanding and investigating serial crime