Sex Crimes : Patterns and Behavior by Stephen T. Holmes and Ronald M. Holmes (2008, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherSAGE Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-101412952980
ISBN-139781412952989
eBay Product ID (ePID)59785096

Product Key Features

Number of Pages344 Pages
Publication NameSex Crimes : Patterns and Behavior
LanguageEnglish
SubjectCriminology, Human Sexuality (See Also Social Science / Human Sexuality)
Publication Year2008
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaSocial Science, Psychology
AuthorStephen T. Holmes, Ronald M. Holmes
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight16 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in

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Edition Number3
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2007-023144
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal364.15/30973
SynopsisAn engaging and comprehensive survey of sex crimes and the psychological profiling of sex offenders., The ongoing concerns about sex crimes continue to pique interest in related issues, research, and therapies. The Third Edition offers a comprehensive survey of sex offenders and offenses and includes coverage of the psychological profiling of sex offenders, the often ritualistic crimes they commit, and the effect their actions have on victims. The highly praised writing style engages students' interest with a unique approach to sex crimes, deviance, and criminal behaviour theory and analysis. First person accounts from sex offenders enliven the research discussions surrounding the motivations for this deviant behaviour and the impact of treatments., A comprehensive survey of sex offenders and sexual offenses This succinct and highly accessible text provides a comprehensive overview of a wide range of sexual behaviors and sex crimes, thoroughly addressing criminal actions from "nuisance" sex crimes, such as voyeurism and exhibitionism, to the most extreme, including rape, sex crimes against children, lust and serial murders, and more. Including unique and engaging case studies and first-person accounts from sex offenders, Sex Crimes: Patterns and Behavior, Third Edition provides unique insight into sex crimes, deviance, and criminal behavior theory and analysis. This engaging and easy-to-read text provides information on psychological profiling of sex offenders, the crimes they commit, the effects on their victims, and attempted treatments, in an engaging style that compels students to continue reading--even ahead of the syllabus. Key Features Two new chapters address Internet-related sex crimes and sexually motivated homicides Photos and tables have been updated to provide the most cutting-edge information and reflect the thorough updating the book throughout Other helpful pedagogical aids include case files and boxed news accounts that bring key concepts to life, and first-person accounts from sex criminals, medical and legal insights into the behaviors described A glossary of sexual behavior and related terms is provided at the back of the text Intended Audience Suitably brief to serve as a core text in conjunction with readings or as a supplement to another text, this provocative textbook will spark lively discussion in undergraduate courses such as Sex Crimes, Deviance, Criminal Behavior, and Violent Crimes in departments of criminology, criminal justice, sociology, social work, and counseling.
LC Classification NumberHV6592.H65 2008

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    Very well written book, I especially like how it include brief definitions throughout for referencing.

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