Overview
The 21ST CENTURY:THE AGE OF SERIAL VIOLENT CRIME Despite technological and societal advances, crimes of an inexplicably violent nature still permeate contemporary civilizations throughout the world. The very existence of such aberrations, despite the passage of time over the centuries and the supposed evolution of our societies, suggests that some of the most basic instincts inherent to humanity may fundamentally relate to its proclivity for violence. Far from being manifestations of the modern era, serial violent crimes bear an uncanny resemblance to a number of ancient mythological creatures. These similarities raise suggestions that such creatures may have been attempts by ancient cultures to account for the abhorrent crimes. A series of seemingly unrelated brutal murders featuring the excessive mutilation of victims, with indications of body parts having been consumed and/or blood having been drunk, provided inspiration for folklore creatures such as werewolves or vampires. Similarly, the demonic spirits known as incubi that would rape women may be the ancient world seeking to account for serial rapists. Moving beyond these mythological examples, identifiable vignettes of serial violent crimes can be found in history, such as the Roman emperor Nero, who is well chronicled for his madness and delight in starting fires. Serial violent crimes in contemporary society no longer typically invoke any relation with the supernatural but are, instead, now more notionally explained by labels such as serial murder, serial rape, or serial arson.
Full Product Details
Author: Richard N. Kocsis
Publisher: Humana Press Inc.
Imprint: Humana Press Inc.
Edition: Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.484kg
ISBN: 9781617377181
ISBN 10: 161737718
Pages: 306
Publication Date: 05 November 2010
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
From the reviews: Serial Murder and the Psychology of Violent Crimes is a compilation of provocative ! chapters dealing with topics that represent some of the darkest and least understood aspects of humankind. ! a must-read for all researchers and practitioners who work with female offenders. ! the book has some truly remarkable features and respectable, quality scholarship that could easily stand on its own. ! This is a good book to have for ! the outstanding chapters that could not otherwise be obtained. (Robert K. Welsh and Joseph D. Muto, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 53 (24), June, 2008)
From the reviews: Serial Murder and the Psychology of Violent Crimes is a compilation of provocative ... chapters dealing with topics that represent some of the darkest and least understood aspects of humankind. ... a must-read for all researchers and practitioners who work with female offenders. ... the book has some truly remarkable features and respectable, quality scholarship that could easily stand on its own. ... This is a good book to have for ... the outstanding chapters that could not otherwise be obtained. (Robert K. Welsh and Joseph D. Muto, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 53 (24), June, 2008)
