The Serial Killers: A Study in the Psychology of Violence by Donald Seaman Paper

Description: The Serial Killers by Donald Seaman, Colin Wilson As the number of serial killers worldwide has risen steadily - from the emergence of Jack the Ripper in 1888 to Harold Shipman and Ivan Milat, the backpacker killer of the Australian outback - the need to understand mass murder is becoming more urgent. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Inside the Mind of the Serial KillerAs the number of serial killers worldwide has risen steadily - from the emergence of Jack the Ripper in 1888 to Harold Shipman and Ivan Milat, the backpacker killer of the Australian outback - the need to understand mass murder is becoming more urgent.Using privileged access to the worlds first National Centre for the Analysis of Violent Crime, Colin Wilson and Donald Seaman bring you this incisive study of the psychology of serial killers and the motives behind their crimes.From childhood traumas to issues of frustration, fear and fantasy, discover what turns an ordinary human being into a compulsive killer. Notes Subtitled, A Study In The Psychology Of Violence. A fully revised and updated delve into the minds of murderers, with new material on Harold Shipman. The previous edition sold 37,000 copies. Back Cover In the 1980s, American law enforcement agencies investigating the rising number of motiveless murders stumbled upon a worrying possibility - what if all these crimes were being committed not by many, but by a relatively small number of people? One killer, multiple victims. The serial killer. As the number of serial killers worldwide has risen steadily - from the emergence of Jack the Ripper in 1888 to Harold Shipman and Ivan Milat, the backpacker killer of the Australian outback - the need to understand this disturbing phenomenon is becoming more urgent. But to understand why serial murder is on the rise, we must first understand how the serial killer thinks. Using privileged access to the worlds first National Centre for the Analysis of Violent Crime, Colin Wilson and Donald Seaman bring you this incisive study of the psychology of serial killers and the motives behind their crimes. From childhood traumas to issues of frustration, fear and fantasy, discover what turns an ordinary human being into a compulsive killer. Author Biography Colin Wilson has been a major influence in the area of true crime. His career has spanned the publication of over 60 books, including The Occult, A Criminal History of Mankind and From Atlantis To The Sphinx. Promotional Inside the Mind of the Mass Murderer. Promotional "Headline" Inside the Mind of the Mass Murderer. Details ISBN0753513218 Author Colin Wilson Year 2007 ISBN-10 0753513218 ISBN-13 9780753513217 Format Paperback Publication Date 2007-11-08 Imprint Virgin Books Subtitle A Study in the Psychology of Violence Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 364.15230922 Illustrations 1x8 b/w illustration section Media Book Pages 416 Publisher Ebury Publishing Short Title The Serial Killers UK Release Date 2007-11-08 AU Release Date 2007-11-08 NZ Release Date 2007-11-08 Birth 1764 Death 1847 Affiliation Professor of Politics, Oxford University Position Professor of Politics Qualifications Ph.D Alternative 9780753547229 Audience Professional & Vocational 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:14732722;

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