Criminology of Serial Poisoners
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Beschreibung
This book examines serial homicidal poisonings in the modern era, to improve our contemporary understanding of poisons, poisoners, and investigation. Drawing on cases of serial poisoning from around the world, the book defines key terms, examines theories and explanations of serial homicide in relation to serial poisoning, explores the features of the poisons and examines the demographic characteristics of perpetrators of serial poisoning and their victims. It considers healthcare serial poisoning as a specific issue. Overall, it provides an outline for developing a criminology of serial poisoning homicide.
This book examines serial homicidal poisonings in the modern era, to improve our contemporary understanding of poisons, poisoners, and investigation. Drawing on cases of serial poisoning from around the world, the book defines key terms, examines theories and explanations of serial homicide in relation to serial poisoning, explores the features of the poisons and examines the demographic characteristics of perpetrators of serial poisoning and their victims. It considers healthcare serial poisoning as a specific issue. Overall, it provides an outline for developing a criminology of serial poisoning homicide.
Offers an accessible and comprehensive look at serial poisoners, victims, and investigation Draws on over 60 global cases studies including from the US, UK, Russia, Belgium, Spain, Canada, Argentina, Australia, Japan India, China and Vietnam Appeals to those interested in criminology, law and policing, toxicology and forensic science, the history of crime and detection, and criminal psychology
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Michael Farrell
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