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a psychological examination of the serial murderer
Examines serial murder and the bases for these crimes, and explores eight case studies of murderers.
Introduction: an identification of the offender -- Clinical diagnoses and serial killer traits -- Biology and its effect on violent behavior -- Environment, background, and personality -- Theoretical discussion and methodology -- Case studies: Andrei Chikatilo, Arthur Shawcross, Jeffrey Dahmer, Edmund Kemper, Anthony Sowell, Aileen Wuornos, Dennis Rader, Rodney Alcala -- Reflecting on case studies -- Theoretical analysis and development -- Conversation with a monster? -- Conclusion.
Description based on opening page (viewed Jun 29, 2020).
Includes bibliographical references and index.