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Homicide examines the incidence and prevalence of homicide in major western nations, covering the biological, psychological and social roots of homicide from genetic and evolutionary perspectives, but also considering emotions and the influence of peers. Different types of homicide are discussed, with final chapters covering tactics for investigation and homicide prevention. Students and instructors in the areas of forensic science, sociology, criminology, psychology, psychiatry, justice and criminal justice at the university level will find this book to be a comprehensive resource, as will those researching homicide and related topics. Provides an up-to-date examination of homicide, including rates, causes and responses to from an international point-of-view Includes multiple homicide types (serial, spree and mass), ideological homicide, and domestic and sexual homicide, amongst others Uses historical and current research and theory on homicide from around the world Front Matter Copyright About the Authors Foreword Acknowledgments Homicide: An Introduction Chapter Outline Introduction Structure of This Book What Is Homicide? Lawful Homicide Unlawful Homicide Manslaughter Types of Homicide What Is Murder? Conspiracy to Commit Murder Types of Murder Degrees of Murder Provocation Self Defense Conclusion References Further Reading Biological Influences on Homicide Chapter Outline Introduction The Biopsychosocial Model Relative Contributions Genetics Neurotransmitters Dopamine Serotonin Norepinephrine Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Hormones Brain Structures The Frontal Lobes The Amygdala Low Resting Heart Rate Infection Lunar Lunacy or ``Lunar Tidal Waves ́ ́ Conclusion References Psychological Influences on Homicide Chapter Outline Introduction Emotional Processing Personality Disorders Antisocial Personality Disorder and Psychopathy Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD) Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) Studies on the Link Between Personality Dysfunction and Violence Mental Disorder Motivations The Motivational Typology Conclusion References Social Influences on Homicide Chapter Outline Introduction Victim Precipitation Strain Theory Differential Association Social Control Theory Fame and Attention Seeking Conclusion References Homicide by Juveniles Chapter Outline Introduction Definitions: Child Versus Teenager When Juveniles Kill Juvenile Homosexual Homicide School Shootings Case Study-The Killer at Thurston High Recidivism in Juvenile Homicide Conclusion References Serial Murder* Serial, Spree, and Mass Murder The Prevalence of Serial Murder Serial Murder History of the Term Serial Murder Defining Serial Murder Definitions by Victim Count, Cooling-Off Period, and Location The Problem With Victim Counts The Problem With Cooling-Off Periods The Problem With Motive Proposed Definition Conclusion References Further Reading Spree and Mass Murders Introduction What Is a Spree Homicide? Rapid Sequence Serial Homicide Prevalence of Spree Murder The Washington Snipers What Is a Mass Murder? Prevalence of Mass Murder Typologies and Classification Amok Case Study: Domestic Mass Murder Conclusion References Domestic Homicide Introduction Characteristics and Incidence of Domestic Homicide Risk and Protective Factors for Domestic Homicide Intimate Partner Homicide Intimate Partner Homicide: Case Study Child Homicides Child Homicide: Case Study Elder Homicides Conclusion References Sexual Homicide Chapter Outline Introduction Sexual Homicide Definition Prevalence Characteristics of Sexual Homicide Offenders Typology of a Sexual Murderer Ressler et al. (1988)-Organized/Disorganized Typology Keppel and Walter (1999)-Power and Anger Typology Revitch and Schlesinger (1978) and Schlesinger (2004, 2007)-Catathymic and Compulsive Typology Sexual Homicide Victims Children Case Study-Donald James Smith Elderly Sexual Murders: Single, Serial, Sexual Aggressors, and the Comparisons Case Study Serial Sexual Homicide Case Study-William George Bonin Paraphilias Voyeurism Necrophilia Sexual Sadism Psychological Impairment Personality Disorders Conclusion References Ideological Homicides Chapter Outline Introduction Ideology Honor Killing The Killing of Abortion Providers Terrorism Domestic Terrorism Lone Wolf Terrorism Genocide Conclusion References Investigating Homicide Linkage Blindness Linkage Analysis False Reports Types of False Reports False Confessions Juan Rivera: False Confession to Murder False Allegations Kevin Prince: False Allegation of Murder False Victimization Staging Criminal Profiling Diagnostic Evaluations DE Wording and Structure Criminal Investigative Analysis CIA Wording and Structure Investigative Psychology IP Wording and Structure Behavioral Evidence Analysis BEA Wording and Structure Geographic Profiling (Geoprofiling) Profiling Homicide Victimology Victimology and Homicide Psychological Autopsies Criminal Motivations Conclusion References Further Reading Preventing Homicide Introduction Levels of Prevention Primary Prevention Secondary Prevention Tertiary Prevention Social Interventions and the Role of the Police Warning Behaviors Gun Control Emergency Medical Care Conclusion References Index A B C D E F G H I J L M N O P R S T V W Homicide examines the incidence and prevalence of homicide in major western nations, covering the biological, psychological and social roots of homicide from genetic and evolutionary perspectives, but also considering emotions and the influence of peers. Different types of homicide are discussed, with final chapters covering tactics for investigation and homicide prevention. Students and instructors in the areas of forensic science, sociology, criminology, psychology, psychiatry, justice and criminal justice at the university level will find this book to be a comprehensive resource, as will those researching homicide and related topics. -- provided by publisher