Understanding Homicide /

Brookman, Fiona

Understanding Homicide / Fiona Brookman - 2nd ed. - New delhi : SAGE Publications Ltd , 2022. - 283p. : ill, ; 17 x 1.7 x 24.2 cm.

Part One: Placing Homicide in Context
Deconstructing Homicide
Patterns and Characteristics of Homicide in the UK
Part Two: Explanations of Homicide
3. Biological Explanations of Homicide
4. Psychological Explanations of Homicide
5. Sociological Explanations of Homicide
Part Three: Making Sense of Particular Forms of Homicide
6. Homicide Amongst Males
7. Femicide
8. Women Killing Men
9. The Killing of Children
10. Corporate Homicide

Brookman delves into the multifaceted nature of homicide, exploring various theoretical perspectives—biological, psychological, and sociological—to explain why individuals commit such acts. The book also examines specific forms of homicide, such as domestic violence, femicide, and corporate homicide, providing case studies and international perspectives. Additionally, it discusses the processes involved in homicide investigations, the role of forensic science, and strategies for prevention.

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Theoretical Explanations
Forms of Homicide
Investigation and Forensics
Prevention Strategies
International Perspectives

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