Murder at Home: how our safest space is where we're most in danger by David Wils

Description: Murder at Home by David Wilson Home is where the heart is. But home is also the most common site for murder. The grimly fascinating new book from the UKs leading criminologist David Wilson uncovers the dangers that exist where we least expect them - perfect for fans of The Dark Side of the Mind and The Mind of a Murderer. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Home is where the heart is. But home is also the most common site for murder. The grimly fascinating new book from the UKs leading criminologist David Wilson uncovers the dangers that exist where we least expect them - perfect for fans of The Dark Side of the Mind and The Mind of a Murderer. The home is the place where murder most commonly occurs. In England and Wales, each year on average 75 per cent of female murder victims and 39 per cent of murdered men are killed at home.This gripping new title from the author of My Life with Murderers and A Plot to Kill explores the tragic prevalence of domestic murder and how, for so many victims, their own home is the place they are most in danger.David Wilson is the UKs leading criminologist and his knowledge of murder is unparalleled. By walking through each part of the house, he explains how each rooms purpose has changed over time, the weapons they contain, and ultimately, how these things combine in murder.Delving into infamous as well as lesser-known true crime cases, this examination of the tragic, ordinary nature of murder is both a chilling read and a startling insight into the everyday impact of violence and how it can touch us all. Author Biography David Wilson is Emeritus Professor of Criminology and the founding Director of the Centre for Applied Criminology at Birmingham City University. Prior to taking up an academic appointment in 1997, David was a prison governor working at a variety of establishments in a number of different roles.Professor Wilson appears in the print and broadcast media as a commentator and presenter. His publishing includes Hunting Evil, A History of British Serial Killing, Signs of Murder, A Plot to Kill and his professional memoir, My Life with Murderers, which was shortlisted for the Saltire Prize for Non-Fiction. Details ISBN0751584959 Author David Wilson Year 2023 ISBN-10 0751584959 ISBN-13 9780751584950 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2023-03-23 UK Release Date 2023-03-23 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Pages 304 Subtitle how our safest space is where were most in danger Imprint Sphere DEWEY 364.1523 Audience General NZ Release Date 2023-05-22 AU Release Date 2023-05-22 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141436323;

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