Description
| Product ID: | 9780367480936 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | The Psychology of Extreme Violence |
| Subtitle: | A Case Study Approach to Serial Homicide, Mass Shooting, School Shooting and Lone-actor Terrorism |
| Authors: | Author: Clare Allely |
| Page Count: | 264 |
| Subjects: | Violence and abuse in society, Violence in society, Crime and criminology, Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Social, group or collective psychology, Criminal or forensic psychology, Terrorism, armed struggle, Psychotherapy, Crime & criminology, Psychological theory & schools of thought, Social, group or collective psychology, Criminal or forensic psychology, Terrorism, armed struggle, Psychotherapy |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Featuring a unique overview of different forms of extreme violence, this book considers the anatomy of extreme violence alongside the variety of contributing factors. Featuring a unique overview of the different forms of extreme violence, this book considers the psychology of extreme violence alongside a variety of contributing factors, such as brain abnormalities in homicide offenders. Featuring several contemporary real-world case studies, this book offers insight into the psychology of serial homicide offenders, mass shooters, school shooters and lone-actor terrorists. The main purpose of this book is not to glorify or condemn the actions of these individuals, but to attempt to explain the motivations and circumstances that inspire such acts of extreme violence. By adopting a detailed case study approach, it aims to increase our understanding of the specific motivations and psychological factors underlying extreme violence. Using nontechnical language, this book is the ideal companion for students, researchers, and forensic practitioners interested in the multidisciplinary nature of extreme violence. This book will also be of interest to students taking courses on homicide, mass shooting, school shooting, terrorism, forensic psychology and criminology and criminal justice. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2020-04-28 |
