Real-life monsters : a psychological examination of the serial murderer /: a psychological examination of the serial murderer. (2012)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Stephen J. Giannangelo.
• Other Names: Giannangelo, Stephen J
• Contents: Introduction : an identification of the offender -- Clinical diagnoses and serial killer traits -- Biology and its effect on violent behavior -- Environment, background and personality -- Theoretical discussion and methodology -- Case studies : Andrei Chikatilo, Arthur Shawcross, Jeffery Dahmer, Edmund Kemper, Anthony Sowell, Aileen Wuornos, Dennis Rader, Rodney Alcala -- Reflecting on case studies -- Theoretical analysis and development -- A conversation with a monster?
• Publisher Details: New York : Praeger
• Publication Date: 2012
• Extent: 1 online resource (216 pages)
• Subjects: 616.89; Psychology -- Research & Methodology; Homicide -- psychology; Criminal Psychology; Criminal or forensic psychology
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9798216136651
• Related ISBNs: 9780313397844
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.