Overview
Offers a glimpse of the sexual homicide phenomenon from a global perspective
Includes a critical analysis of each case, to offer a more complete understanding of 13 infamous serial and non-serial sexual homicides committed around the globe from 1974 to 2010
Adopts a unique approach – case background and critical analysis
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Table of contents (15 chapters)
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Nonserial Sexual Homicide Offenders
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Serial Sexual Homicide Offenders
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About this book
This book comprehensively discusses 13 infamous cases of serial and non-serial sexual homicide committed around the globe in the past four decades (1974–2010). Offering a psycho-criminological perspective, it analyzes the cases theoretically (i.e., contributing and precipitating factors, and offender typology) and considers the practical implications (i.e., investigative and crime-preventive measures, and social services). The first book to offer a glimpse of this topic from a global perspective, it adopts a unique approach—case background and critical analysis. As such it is a valuable source of reference for scholars, clinicians, and law enforcement practitioners wanting to gain a better understanding of this type of violent offender.
Reviews
“Chan’s book makes a significant contribution to the literature on the cross-national comparison of sexual homicide. … In my opinion, this book is an exemplary documented comparison of nonserial and serial murder cases committed internationally. Academia and practioners around the world who are concerned with the crime will find Chan’s research enlightening and valuable.” (Bo Jiang, Asian Journal of Criminology, Vol. 15, 2020)
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: A Global Casebook of Sexual Homicide
Authors: Heng Choon (Oliver) Chan
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-8859-0
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Law and Criminology, Law and Criminology (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2019
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-13-8858-3Published: 06 July 2019
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-13-8861-3Published: 14 August 2020
eBook ISBN: 978-981-13-8859-0Published: 22 June 2019
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVIII, 243
Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations
Topics: Gender, Sexuality and Law, Forensic Psychology, Social/Human Development Studies