Studying and Preventing Homicide: Issues and Challenges

Bys: Smith, M. Dwayne and Zahn, Margaret A.

Book Overview

An introduction summarizes the social theories of homicide and the methodological issues in the study of homicide. This accessible volume then focuses on specific types of homicides including: mass and serial murders, homicides by youth, gang homicides, domestic homicides, homicides by female offenders, and alcohol/drug related homicides.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761907688
• ISBN13: 9780761907688
• Release Date: August 1998
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.9"