Serial Murder

Ronald M Holmes author Stephen T Holmes author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc

Published:1st Oct '09

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

Serial Murder cover

Continuing in the same well-written and accessible style as the previous editions, this text systematically examines the strange phenomenon of serial murder. Exploring the different types of serial killers, the authors present a clear image of the typology, behavioral patterns, and motivation of the various types of serial killers.

New to This Edition

  • Differentiation between Mass, Spree and Serial Murder Theories
  • Three new chapters: Mass Murder and Spree Murder: Two Types of Multicides; Serial Killers in Foreign Countries; and Health-Care Professionals and Serial Murder
  • Updated references, boxes, photos and features, including brief profiles of serial killers, serial killer nicknames, etc.
  • Discussion of recent and high profile serial killers, and the typologies that apply to them 
  • New end-of-chapter discussion questions to enhance student comprehension and retention

Serial Murder, Third Edition is ideal for use as a supplementary text in Homicide, Violence, and Deviance courses offered in departments of criminology, psychology, and sociology

The book was interesting, but repetitive. I did not like the profile section because there was no feedback about the accuracy or inaccuracy of the profiles. -- Dr Gerald Fisher * drupal *
My elective course will not be available until Spring 2011 -- Dr Jennifer Chiotti * drupal *
This is a special topics course with students from various disciplines. Another textbook is more straightforward for students who do not have a criminology or criminal justice background. -- Dr Kimya Dennis * drupal *
I cite this book in my criminology course. I also highly encourage each student to obtain this book and read it. It is recommended reading. -- Dr Pat Nation * drupal *
Great Book! -- Dr Scott Belshaw * drupal *

ISBN: 9781412974424

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 430g

288 pages

3rd Revised edition