Understanding Homicide / Fiona Brookman

By:

Brookman, Fiona

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TextLanguage: English Publication details: New delhi : SAGE Publications Ltd , 2022.Edition: 2nd edDescription: 283p. : ill, ; 17 x 1.7 x 24.2 cmISBN:

9781526487452

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DDC classification:

23 364.152 FIO

Contents:

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

Summary: 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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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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