Overview

By presenting current psychological theories alongside individual case studies, this book will guide you to understand the theory as it applies to specific instances of each crime. Covering a wide range of cases, from economic crimes, to terrorism and sexual and violent crimes, this book provides a comprehensive and engaging resource to develop an understanding of forensic psychology.

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Author:   R. Stephen Walsh
Publisher:   Sage Publications Ltd
Imprint:   Sage Publications Ltd
Weight:   0.450kg
ISBN:  

9781526494849

ISBN 10:   1526494841
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   06 May 2021
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Part 1: Theft, Fraud and Economic Crime Chapter 1: Psychology of Theft, Burglary, Robbery and Fraud: An Overview Chapter 2: The Hatton Garden Burglary Chapter 3: The Securitas Raid Chapter 4: Nick Leeson and Barings Bank Chapter 5: Bernie Madoff Part 2: Terrorism Chapter 6: Terrorism: An Overview Chapter 7: The Hindawi Affair Chapter 8: Michael Stone, The Milltown Massacre and The Corporals′ Murders Chapter 9: The Manchester Arena Bombing Chapter 10: The Unabomber Part 3: Sexual Crimes Chapter 11: Paraphilia and Sex Crimes: An Overview Chapter 12: Prams and Handbags: A Case of Fetishism Chapter 13: Kirk Anderson Chapter 14: Kitty Genovese Part 4: Firesetting and Homicide Chapter 15: Firesetting and Homicide: An Overview Chapter 16: Peter Dinsdale aka Bruce Lee Chapter 17: The Motorcycle Murder Chapter 18: Reserve Police Battalion 101 Chapter 19: Charles Whitman: Mass Killing Chapter 20: Stephen Griffiths: The Bradford Murders Chapter 21: Alan Hawe: Murder-Suicide

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R. Stephen Walsh is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at MMU where he is part of the forensic team and he contributes to a wide range of courses at both undergraduate and post graduate levels.  Stephen’s research has a particular focus on the role social identity plays in individual behaviour, and outcomes, and he  has published widely in this area.

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