Criminal Profiling: An Introduction to Behavioral Evidence Analysis

By Brent E. Turvey

Book Overview

Focused on Behavioral Evidence Analysis (BEA), a method of criminal profiling developed and refined by the author over the past 15 years, the fourth edition of Criminal Profiling maintains the same core foundation that made previous editions best sellers in the professional and academic community worldwide. Written from practicing behavioral analysts and aspiring students alike, this work emphasizes an honest understanding of crime and criminals. Newly updated, mechanisms for the examination and classification of both victim and offender behavior have been improved. In addition to refined approaches towards victimology, crime scene analysis, motivation and case linkage, a chapter on sexual deviance has been added as well. With prior edition in wide use as a primary text in criminal justice, law, criminology, and behavioral science programs around the world, Criminal Profiling, Fourth Edition remains essential for students and professionals alike.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0123852439
• ISBN13: 9780123852434
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Length: 679 Pages
• Weight: 3.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.7" x 9.3"