书目名称 | Mass and Serial Murder in America |
编辑 | Christine M. Sarteschi |
视频video | http://file.papertrans.cn/626/625304/625304.mp4 |
概述 | Describes the nature of evil in the context of serial and mass murder.Distinguishes between various forms of homicide.Discussion of the biological, psychological and sociocultural theories of mass and |
丛书名称 | SpringerBriefs in Psychology |
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描述 | .This timely reference examines the psychological and social phenomena of mass and serial murder, bringing scholarly depth to a frequently sensationalized subject. Its review of the literature features case studies of serial and mass murderers to expand on salient theories of evil, with biopsychosocial profiles highlighting core personality traits, particularly malignant narcissism, associated with psychopathy and its often deadly outcomes. The author’s insightful analysis separates misconceptions from reality, poses questions for critical thinking and discussion, and offers realistic suggestions for prevention. Public fascination with these violent figures—the mystique of serial killers and their popularity in the entertainment media—is explored as well.. .Included in the coverage:. .· Public interest in mass and serial murder..· Concepts of evil: where it comes from, and why people kill..· Mass murder: classification, motivation, and typologies..· Serial murder: motivation and typologies..· Current trends in prevention, and areas for improvement.. |
出版日期 | Book 2016 |
关键词 | mass murder; serial murder; mass murder in America; mass killers; serial killers; school shootings; female |
版次 | 1 |
doi | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-44281-5 |
isbn_softcover | 978-3-319-44280-8 |
isbn_ebook | 978-3-319-44281-5Series ISSN 2192-8363 Series E-ISSN 2192-8371 |
issn_series | 2192-8363 |
copyright | The Author(s) 2016 |