The Will to Kill: Making Sense of Senseless Murder

Paperback

Main Details

Title The Will to Kill: Making Sense of Senseless Murder
Authors and Contributors      By (author) James Alan Fox
By (author) Jack Levin
By (author) Kenna D. Quinet
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:288
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 178
ISBN/Barcode 9780205516711
ClassificationsDewey:364.1523
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Edition 3rd Revised edition
Illustrations illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Pearson Education (US)
Imprint Prentice Hall
Publication Date 26 July 2007
Publication Country United States

Description

This best selling homicide text examines "the will to kill" from various perspectives. Written by world-renowned experts, this text presents an analysis of the nature and extent of homicide and the laws that apply to it. Included are detailed analyses of many different types of homicide, including those that involve: family, youth, serial killing, mass murder, school, hate, terror and cults. Public policy issues such as the insanity defense, the death penalty and investigative strategies are also covered.