The psychology of extreme violence : a case study approach to serial homicide, mass shooting, school shooting and lone-actor terrorism / Clare S. Allely.

• 1. Introduction -- 2. The anatomy of extreme violence -- 3. Serial homocide -- 4. Mass shooters -- 5. Rampage school shootings -- 6. The psychology of terrorism and lone-actor terrorists -- 7. Conclusion: threat assessment and prevention of extreme violence.

• Featuring a unique overview of the different forms of extreme violence, this book considers the psychology of extreme violence alongside a variety of contributing factors, such as brain abnormalities in homicide offenders. Featuring several contemporary real-world case studies, this book offers insight into the psychology of serial homicide offenders, mass shooters, school shooters and lone-actor terrorists. The main purpose of this book is not to glorify or condemn the actions of these individuals, but to attempt to explain the motivations and circumstances that inspire such acts of extreme violence. By adopting a detailed case study approach, it aims to increase our understanding of the specific motivations and psychological factors underlying extreme violence. Using nontechnical language, this book is the ideal companion for students, researchers, and forensic practitioners interested in the multidisciplinary nature of extreme violence. This book will also be of interest to students taking courses on homicide, mass shooting, school shooting, terrorism, forensic psychology and criminology and criminal justice. 

Ämnesord

Seriemördare  (sao)

Massmördare  (sao)

Skolattacker  (sao)

Kriminalpsykologi  (sao)

Våld  -- psykologiska aspekter (sao)

Violence.  (LCSH)

Violence  -- Psychological aspects. (LCSH)

Criminal Behavior  (MeSH)

Violence  (MeSH)

Violence  -- psychology (MeSH)

Criminals  -- psychology (MeSH)

Violence.  (Vedettes-matière)

Violence  -- Aspect psychologique. (Vedettes-matière)

violence.  (aat)

Violence  (fast)

Violence  -- Psychological aspects (fast)

Våldsbrott  -- psykologiska aspekter (sao)

Mass murderers  (LCSH)

Serial murderers  (LCSH)

School shootings  (LCSH)

Criminal psychology  (LCSH)

Genre

Fallstudier  (saogf)

Case Reports  (MeSH)

Case studies.  (lcgft)

Études de cas.  (rvmgf)

Klassifikation

BF575.A3 (LCC)

WM 605 (NLM)

155.232 (DDC)

Doga (kssb/8 (machine generated))