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CRIME AND CRIMINOLOGY



FORTHCOMING TITLES
CRIMINOLOGY : Challenges for the 21st Century [Wesley E Ventura (ed)] Criminology is the social-scientific study of crime as an individual and social phenomenon. Criminological research areas include the incidence and forms of crime as well as its causes and consequences. They also include social and governmental regulations and reactions to crime. Criminology is an interdisciplinary field in the behavioural sciences, drawing especially on the research of sociologists and psychologists, as well as on writings in law. This book presents important analyses relevant to the field at the beginning of the 21st century. { September 2008; HB, £45.99, 1604563508:9781604563504 , Nova Science Publishers }
DANGEROUS WOMEN : Why Mothers, Daughters & Sisters Become Stalkers, Molesters & Murderers [Larry A Morris, Ph.D.] Criminologists have noted a disturbing trend in the last few decades. Though men are still most often the perpetrators of murder, violent assault, and child molestation, more girls and women are becoming dangerous criminals. The news increasingly includes stories of mothers molesting or killing their children, female teachers having "affairs" with grade school boys, and young girls beating up or molesting other children. Simultaneously fascinated and repelled by these lurid accounts, people often wonder out loud: How could a mother or young girl do such a thing? This is the first book to explore the full scope of girls and women behaving badly. From inappropriate sexual behaviour to brutal murders, forensic psychologist Dr Larry A. Morris relies on thirty years of personal clinical experience with perpetrators and victims of interpersonal violence to reveal why an alarming number of girls and women are now walking down dangerous paths to destruction. But this book is much more than a walk through the forbidden side of femininity. It provides a fresh perspective on the complex biological, developmental, psychological, and socio-cultural forces driving girls and women to molest and murder. Blending humanity with scientific rigor and evocative case material, the book draws readers into the direct experiences of dangerous girls and women, their families, and the professionals who try to understand and help them. Along the way, readers also learn practical ways to prevent these grievous acts from creeping into their lives. { 290pp, 155x230mm, August 2008; HB, £17.50, 1591026334:9781591026334 , Prometheus Books }
DRIVEN TO KILL : Vehicles as Weapons [J Peter Rothe] The charge: first-degree murder. The murder weapon: a 1987 Ford Escort. A car as a murder weapon? In DRIVEN TO KILL, Rothe unflinchingly examines the use of vehicles in cases of assault, abduction, rape, gang warfare, terrorism, suicide, and murder. What separates an everyday driver from a motorised menace? Read and find out. Yes, Rothe offers a trove of unprecedented research for sociologists, criminologists, policy makers, police, as well as public health, injury prevention, and traffic safety professionals, but his accessible style speaks to our fascination with car culture and true crime stories. { 336pp, 155x230mm, August 2008; PB, £20.99, 0888644876:9780888644879 , University of Alberta Press }
TRANSNATIONAL CRIME [Government Accountability Office] The end of the Cold War -- along with increasing globalisation beginning in the 1990s -- has helped criminal organisations expand their activities and gain global reach. Criminal networks are believed to have benefited from the weakening of certain government institutions, more open borders, and the resurgence of ethnic and regional conflicts across the former Soviet Union and many other regions. Transnational criminal organisations have also exploited expanding financial markets and rapid technological developments. In addition, terrorist networks are believed to be increasingly supporting themselves through traditional crime, and have been linked to criminal organisations. { September 2008; PB, £25.99, 1604565454:9781604565454 , Nova Science Publishers }

CRIME AND CRIMINOLOGY
ASIAN TRANSNATIONAL ORGANIZED CRIME [James O Finckenauer & Ko-Lin Chin] This book examines the impact of Asian transnational organised crime on the United States. It looks into the structure, activity, and harms of Asian transnational organised crime -- including the multiple criminal groups and organisations involved (secret societies, tongs, triads, gangs, drug cartels, criminal networks, etc.), the multiple goods and services that constitute criminal markets (drug production and trafficking, human smuggling and trafficking, money laundering, and the violence attendant to these crimes), and the multiple nations and national components (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, Japan, Thailand, the Philippines, and Cambodia in addition to the United States) that might be involved. { 102pp, 180x260mm, March 2007; HB, £45.99, 1600214606:9781600214608 , Nova Science Publishers }
CAUSE OF DEATH : Forensic Files of a Medical Examiner [Stephen D Cohle MD & Tobin T Buhk] The body of a woman floats to the surface of a lake with sixty pounds of cinder block and chain attached to her legs. Her killer faces the death penalty if the prosecution can answer one question: Did she drown? A worker for the only US plant licensed to produce anthrax dies, the victim of a heart attack. But what caused his heart to stop beating? Follow veteran medical examiner Dr Stephen D Cohle into the world of forensic pathology, as he solves these and many other cases. Written from an insider’s view, 'Cause of Death' puts the reader behind Dr Cohle’s shoulder while he examines each victim. The cases range from exotic murder mysteries ripe for a CSI episode to everyday casualties of heart attacks and car accidents. Every victim, though, has a story to tell. { 300pp, 150x230mm, February 2007; HC, £17.50, 1591024471:9781591024477 , Prometheus Books }
CHALLENGING NOTIONS : Critical Victimology in Canada [Tammy C Landau] This groundbreaking work critically explores the world of victims and asks: "How do we define and understand victims?" Dr Landau demonstrates that the study of victimology raises many challenging intellectual and practical issues, such as the relationship between the victim and the state, the inherently moral dimensions of victim status, and the influence of various forms of social inequality on our understanding of, and response to, victimisation. With an emphasis on up-to-date Canadian content and data, this book is sure to be of interest to victims' rights advocates and general readers alike. { 146pp, 155x230mm, December 2006; PB, £17.99, 1551303086:9781551303086 , Canadian Scholars' Press }
CHILD & CRIME [A M Bagulia] "Child is Father of Man" -- thus goes the Wordsworthian saying. In fact the future of every society or nation as a whole rests on the shoulders of children. Unfortunately, due to various reasons like illiteracy, poverty and other socio-economic constraints children are deprived of their due rights and they meet abuse, and exploitation. In developing countries and backward society this problem is acute. This book is an effort in the direction of portraying a real portrait of children and crimes against them. The authentic information on many vital issues like -- deprivation, feticide, torture and molestation, physical oppression, protection, laws for safeguarding children etc., are categorically analysed. { 396pp, 155x230mm, January 2006; HB, £26.99, 8190309846:9788190309844 , SBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd }
CRIME SCENE CHEMISTRY FOR THE ARMCHAIR SLEUTH [Cathy Cobb PhD, Monty L Fetterolf PhD & Jack G Goldsmith PhD] Chemists and science authors Cathy Cobb and Monty L Fetterolf have teamed up with Jack G. Goldsmith, fellow chemist and reserve police officer, to create another intriguing trek through the science of chemistry, this time using the fascinating field of forensic chemistry as their framework. All new hands-on demonstrations and fictional minute mysteries illustrate chemical concepts as the authors present the science -- and the realities -- of forensic chemistry in a narrative style that makes this timely topic accessible to the non-chemist. The authors lead you through actual and simulated forensic techniques such as: presumptive and confirmative drug testing; body fluid identification including luminol testing; DNA analysis; trace fibre and gun shot residue analysis; latent fingerprint development and collection; forensic soil analysis. Through over twenty-five demonstrations, using ordinary household products and items, you can become familiar with the basics of forensic chemistry and gain insights into the painstaking work that goes into criminal investigations that is rarely seen on TV. If you are a fan of true-crime stories or mystery fiction, or interested in the science behind dramas like CSI, this informative and entertaining book is a must-have addition to your library. { 400pp, 155c230mm, July 2007; HB, £17.50, 1591025052:9781591025054 , Prometheus Books }
CRIME THAT PAYS : Drug Trafficking & Organized Crime in Canada [Dr Frederick Desroches] This book is the result of interview-based research with law enforcement officers and 70 convicted drug traffickers. Dr Desroches' work is thorough, finely tuned, and as interesting and intriguing as the lives of some of his respondents. He includes a review of the research literature on higher-level drug trafficking and organised crime in Canada, the United States, and England. Programmes of study that include the examination of high-risk behaviour, anomie, and criminal justice systems will also find this work useful. { 238pp, 180x260mm, June 2005; PB, £14.99, 1551302314:9781551302317 , Canadian Scholars' Press }
CRIMINOLOGY : Research Focus [Karen T Froeling (ed)] Criminology is the scientific study of crime as an individual and social phenomenon. Criminological research areas include the incidence and forms of crime as well as its causes and consequences. They also include social and governmental regulations and reactions to crime. Criminology is an interdisciplinary field in the behavioural sciences, drawing especially on the research of sociologists and psychologists, as well as on writings in law. This book presents leading research from around the world. { 328pp, 180x260mm, February 2008; HB, £85.99, 1600218822:9781600218828 , Nova Science Publishers }
DIAL M : The Murder of Carol Thompson: A True Story of Crime, Family & Survival [William Swanson] At 9:00 on the morning of March 6, 1963, in the quiet St Paul neighbourhood of Highland Park, Mrs. Fritz Pearson glanced out her window and saw something almost unimaginable: slumped on the front steps of the home across the street was a woman, partially clothed in a blue bathrobe and bloodied beyond recognition. The woman, Mrs. Pearson would come to learn, was her beloved neighbour Carol Thompson, wife and mother of four. Earlier that morning, T Eugene Thompson, known to friends as 'Cotton', dropped his son off at school and headed to the office, where he worked as a criminal attorney. At 8:25 AM, he phoned home, later telling police that he did so to confirm evening plans with Carol. Mr Thompson lied. Through police records, court transcripts, family papers, and extensive interviews, William Swanson has re-created Middle America's 'crime of the century', the deadly plot by a husband that made headlines around the world. But DIAL M: THE MURDER OF CAROL THOMPSON also tracks the lives of the Thompsons' children. Their journey from disbelief to acceptance culminates in a private family trial where they decide whether their father truly was responsible for the violent act that crushed their childhood and forever altered their views of the world. { 212pp, 140x215mm, March 2006; HB, £13.50, 0873515609:9780873515603 , Minnesota Historical Society Press (Borealis Books) }
DR HENRY LEE'S FORENSIC FILES : Five Famous Cases - Scott Peterson, Elizabeth Smart & More... [Dr Henry C Lee & Jerry Labriola, MD] Dr Henry C. Lee is considered by many to be the greatest forensic scientist in the world. His vast investigative experience (over 6,000 cases!) and participation in many high-profile trials have earned him not only the highest respect from the law enforcement community but also widespread public recognition. Here Dr. Lee once again gives avid fans of true crime an intimate glimpse into the real world of crime investigation, combining his unparalleled expertise with a clear and lively narrative. Beginning with the infamous Scott Peterson trial, Dr. Lee vividly recounts his investigation of the case, by focusing on the crucial issue of physical evidence. As a criminalist who examined the remains of both Laci Peterson and Conner, he brings a distinctive perspective and unique voice to the case, and weighs in on the verdict. Next, Dr. Lee considers the much-publicised abduction of Elizabeth Smart from her family’s Salt Lake City home. After a fruitless ten-month search, Elizabeth was found alive in a Salt Lake City suburb with Brian Mitchell and his wife, both of whom appeared to be mentally unstable. Dr Lee -- who investigated this compelling case -- demonstrates the importance of physical evidence in reconstructing this crime. He also describes the role of brainwashing and outlines distinct similarities with the Patty Hearst case. In the final three chapters, Dr Lee examines the case of a novelist accused of murdering his wife -- who had also been the suspected link to a similar death in Germany -- where a woman also fatally fell down a flight of stairs; the murder of a man’s wife in which both the husband and her lover are considered suspects (with an outcome that is guaranteed to shock!); and the killing of a witness of an accused arsonist shortly before his trial, with a stunning conclusion that derived from Dr Lee’s intriguing investigative work. In each case, Dr Lee presents -- in addition to an engrossing narrative -- the scientific details of how law enforcement investigated the crime, using the most recent advances in modern forensic tools. This is a fascinating insider's look by a world-renowned expert into the pursuit of justice in some of the most sensational and intriguing criminal cases of recent times. { 258pp, 155x235mm, May 2006; HB, £17.50, 1591024099:9781591024095 , Prometheus Books }
EXHUMATION OF A MURDER : The Life & Trial of Major Armstrong [Robin Odell] The case of Major Armstrong, the celebrated Hay Poisoner, the only solicitor ever to hang, is one of those classic, old-fashioned English murders which hail from the heyday of courtroom drama when, with the hangman lurking in the pine-and-panel wings and the black cap an object of horrifyingly alarming currency rather than mere symbolism, the loser in 'the black dock's dreadful pen' lost all. It comes straight out of the pages of George Orwell's essayed nostalgia. { 284pp, 155x230mm, July 2006; PB, £12.99, 186992892X:9781869928926 , Mandrake of Oxford }
FINGER PRINTS [Francis Galton] Despite the increasing use of DNA evidence and other sophisticated forensic techniques in crime solving, fingerprints still serve as an indispensable tool of modern-day criminal investigation. This fascinating book, originally published in 1892, represents the first thorough investigation of this anatomical peculiarity and its application in establishing individual identity for use in law enforcement. Sir Francis Galton, a cousin of Charles Darwin and a member of the Royal Geographical Society, had already made a reputation for himself as an explorer of Africa and the founder of the new field of eugenics when he turned his attention to the subject of fingerprints. Through extensive research at his 'anthropometric laboratory', Galton laid out an elementary system of classifying fingerprints based on observed patterns of arches, loops, and whorls. Using meticulous drawings as well as photographs of ink prints, he showed that "the numerous bifurcations, origins, islands, and enclosures in the ridges that compose the pattern, are proved to be almost beyond change." Thus, he established a sure method of individual identification. Galton's system was later modified by Sir Edward R Henry, who became chief of police in London. In 1901, Scotland Yard officially adopted the Galton-Henry system of fingerprinting. Today, it is the most widely used system of fingerprint classification in the world. This classic work will make a welcome addition to the libraries of historians, criminologists, and fans of true crime and forensic science. { 195pp, 140x215mm, June 2006; PB, £8.99, 1591024129:9781591024125 , Prometheus Books }
FORENSICS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT [Maria V Shoester (ed)] In recent years forensic DNA evidence has been used by agencies and actors in the criminal justice system more and more frequently to both convict the guilty and exonerate the innocent. Cases that previously may have been unsolveable have been transformed into solvable cases where viable suspects can be identified and arrested or removed from suspect lists. This book presents examinations of how DNA, and some other forensic methods, are being used by our justice system and the issues that surround these uses. { 246pp, 180x260mm, February 2007; HB, £52.99, 160021164X:9781600211645 , Nova Science Publishers }
GREEN RIVER SERIAL KILLER : Biography of an Unsuspecting Wife [Pennie Morehead] Judith Ridgway had been neglected, misunderstood, and abused until she met the man of her dreams, Gary Ridgway, who has become known as the Green River Serial Killer by the rest of the world. For fourteen happy years, Judith shared her life with an attentive and kind husband, never suspecting there was a secret side to the man she loved until the storybook romance of her life turned into a terrifying nightmare. Gary Ridgway masterfully managed his two identities: one that included romantic vacations, cycling, and raising Poodles with his wife, the other that included obsessions with a two-decade habit of soliciting prostitutes and young runaway girls near the Seattle-Tacoma Airport, strangling those who angered him. Subsequent to his arrest in 2001, Gary confessed to murdering 48 females, in a deal that spared his life. In addition, he alluded to his having killed many more -- too many to remember! This book examines America's most deadly serial killer through the loving eyes of his wife. Also included in this exclusive, authorised biography, are photos from the Ridgway private albums, letters handwritten by Gary from prison, and the author's own professional analysis of his handwriting. { 240pp, 155x230mm, April 2007; PB, £13.50, 0828321531:9780828321532 , Branden Books }
JUSTICE AS A BASIC HUMAN NEED [Anthony J W Taylor (ed)] Psychologists in different tributaries of the discipline have long been preoccupied with aspects of ‘Justice’, but none previously has addressed the essential question raised in this book -- namely of justice being as vital to the essentials of life and to the flowering of the human spirit as other basic needs. The same can be said for academics and practitioners in other disciplines in social science, as well as those in mental health and psychiatry. Although lawyers might come close to accepting the proposition, it seems to me that in the main their professional expertise is directed to the superficial maintenance of systems of justice rather than to the underlying reasons for doing so. This book, arising from academic, clinical, empirical, and theoretical studies, goes the further mile by giving justice its proper place in the hierarchy of basic human needs. It is designed in accord with a general systems theory in which contributions are welcomed from international scholars and researchers in different domains of knowledge. Above all, it is written in the hope of inducing others to share a commitment to justice and do their utmost to prevent injustice. { 215pp, 180x260mm, September 2006; HB, £85.99, 159454915X:9781594549151 , Nova Science Publishers }
KILLING WOMEN : The Visual Culture of Gender & Violence [Annette Burfoot & Susan Lord (eds)] The essays in "Killing Women" find important connections in the ways that women are portrayed in relation to violence, whether they are murder victims or killers. The book’s extensive cultural contexts acknowledge and engage with contemporary theories and practices of identity politics and debates about the ethics and politics of representation itself. Does representation produce or reproduce the conditions of violence? Is representation itself a form of violence? The book adds significant new dimensions to the characterisation of gender and violence by discussing nationalism and war, feminist media, and the depiction of violence throughout society. { 328pp, 155x230mm, December 2006; PB, £22.99, 0889204977:9780889204973 , Wilfrid Laurier University Press }
MORTAL EVIDENCE : The Forensics Behind Nine Shocking Cases [Cyril H Wecht MD] A lifeless new-born baby is found discarded in a motel dumpster. Authorities quickly arrest the infant's teenage parents, charging them with murder. Did Amy Grossberg and Brian Peterson, in fact, murder their own baby? When Tammy Wynette died suddenly at a relatively young age, why was no autopsy performed? Was someone trying to hide the real cause of death? Did Sam Sheppard (who later served as the basis for the television series "The Fugutive") really kill his wife? And if not, who committed the murder? Things are not always as they appear, as world-renowned forensic pathologist Dr Cyril Wecht shows in this riveting behind-the-scenes look at nine famous cases. Drawing on police reports, depositions, trial testimony, and autopsy reports -- as well as his four decades of experience -- in "Mortal Evidence" Dr Wecht, with the assistance of co-authors Greg Saitz and Mark Curriden, raises important issues and offers fresh perspectives on each case. In the nationally known baby case involving Amy Grossberg and Brian Peterson, Dr Wecht reviews the evidence and comes to a startling conclusion. In fascinating detail, he demonstrates how the tools of forensic pathology often uncover murky, long-hidden secrets that track seemingly unsolvable crimes. Writing in the first-person, Dr Wecht leads readers into the heart of the investigation, focusing each chapter on a single engrossing drama. He reveals the most startling evidence that shows why, in his professional judgement, JonBenet Ramsey's killer most likely came from within her home. Dr Wecht also offers insight into the O.J. Simpson trial and the murder of Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman, and shocking revelations about Robert Berdella's conviction for grisly torture and sex-abuse crimes against young men. Other cases covered include the drug-related death of casino magnate Ted Binion; the 1982 showdown between religious sect members and police in Miracle Valley, Arizona; and Robert Curley's death by long-term, methodical thallium poisoning. Whether you find the fictional plots of such dramas as "C.S.I." and crime scene documentaries exciting or you are just fascinated by true crime investigation, you'll be amazed by the true stories Dr. Wecht has to tell in this amazing real-life thriller. As this intriguing page-turner proves, the science of forensic pathology has changed the face of detective work forever. { 324pp, 150x230mm, January 2007; HB, £11.99, 1591024854:9781591024859 , Prometheus Books }
NO SAFE PLACE : Violence Against Women & Children [Connie Guberman] Women and children live in the shadow of violence all the time. Rape, child abuse and sexual assault, pornography, wife battery and sexual harassment are facts of everyday life in our society. In "No Safe Place", all of these issues are explored for the first time in a single resource. Original articles present data together with incisive analyses and discussion of possible solutions. Women writers expose a frightening picture of violence against women and children -- one that forces us to question the values and attitudes that form the foundation of our society. { 165pp, 140x215mm, May 1990; PB, £10.99, 0889610983:9780889610989 , Second Story Press }
PREDATORS : Who They Are & How to STOP Them [Gregory M Cooper, Michael R King & Tom McHoes] An inmate, incarcerated for the rape of seventy-five women, reveals in an interview that if his victims had simply put a pair of old construction boots at the front door, he would have passed by and never even considered them as potential targets. The grieving father of a murdered seventeen-year-old woman admits that he should have been more involved in his daughter's life and paid attention to the "friends" in her immediate circle. Most of us only half-listen to the public service announcements about safety in the home. We lock our doors at night, but do little else to change habits that may make us the next victims of the dangerous individuals who are always on the watch for their next opportunity. This book takes readers through the mindset of predatory criminals -- their motives, various plans of attack, and way of thinking -- and then teaches simple lifestyle techniques that will help reduce the risk of becoming victimised. Criminal behaviour specialists Greg Cooper and Mike King provide expert analysis based on real-life cases, in addition to moving insights from victims and criminals themselves. The authors make the point that the people who commit these crimes aren't much different from the predators of the wild, preying on the weak and unsuspecting. What makes these individuals more dangerous than their instinctive wildlife counterparts, however, is that they consciously choose to inflict their will on the more vulnerable members of their own species. To protect our loved ones and ourselves requires that we truly educate ourselves about the predators who live in our society and then take appropriate action. This excellent, in-depth study will help readers lead safer lives. { 323pp, 155x230mm, May 2007; HB, £17.50, 1591025060:9781591025061 , Prometheus Books }
SERIAL KILLERS & SADISTIC MURDERERS : Up Close & Personal [Jack Levin. Foreword by Robert K Ressler] This book taps the author's wealth of knowledge regarding the criminal mind and offers lessons for law enforcement including how killers think, as well as the conditions under which murders typically occur. It is hoped that these lessons will lead to more effective ways to thwart such crimes in the future. This chilling glimpse into the minds of some of the worst criminals makes a valuable contribution to criminology and is a must-read for both true-crime buffs and law enforcement professionals. { 233pp, 155x230mm, February 2008; HB, £17.50, 1591025761:9781591025764 , Prometheus Books }
SEX OFFENDERS : Management, Treatment, & Bibliography [J V Fenner (ed)] This book deals with society's responses to sex offenders. This issue is of vital interest to law enforcement professionals and society at large. This subsection of the population generates as much or more fear than virtually any other segment in the community. The chapters in this book deal with recidivism, tracking and location, impulsivity, long-term care, and reunification. { 203pp, 180x260mm, January 2008; HB, £52.99, 1600217370:9781600217371 , Nova Science Publishers }
SKELETONS IN THE CLOSET : Stories from the Country Morgue [Tobin T Buhk & Stephen D Cohle, MD] A mother calls 999 because her child, despite a foetal monitor, stopped breathing. She didn't know it, but the foetal monitor her doctor prescribed had a memory chip. Would the monitor's memory chip preserve evidence of a tragic accident or a murder? A young couple's marriage is crumbling, but they decide to take one last family trip. She will never return home. A pool of blood suggests she died from injuries caused by an accidental fall from a boat dock. So how did she wind up face down in the lake? For more than two decades, Dr. Stephen D Cohle has been solving vexing forensic mysteries as the medical examiner for Kent County, Michigan. As a whole, the cases he considers represent a cross-section of crime in mid-America, often committed by a macabre cast of characters: "Jekyll and Hyde" alcoholics who turned homicidal; killers who resorted to the most bizarre methods in concealing their crimes; and the rarest species in the zoo of criminology, a two-woman team of serial killers. Based on his work with Dr Cohle, true-crime writer Tobin T Buhk recounts twenty-one riveting, real-life stories, each with a unique forensic twist. Offering a glimpse into strange sights, sounds, and smells of the county morgue, these tales of intrigue, deception, and murder will fascinate true-crime buffs, fans of CSI, and readers of mystery and detective stories. { 408pp, 155x230mm, March 2008; HB, £18.99, 1591026032:9781591026037 , Prometheus Books }
TREATMENT OF PRISONERS : Legal, Moral or Criminal? [Ralph D McPhee (ed)] The United States has long adhered to the rules regarding the treatment of prisoners as set forth by the Geneva Convention. Following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, however, special prisons, such as Guantanomo Bay, Abu Ghraib, and other prisons located around the world that are referred to as “dark sites” were opened for the confinement and interrogation of suspected enemy combatants. Media outlets and books have partially exposed occurrences of various degrees of torture taking place in these facilities. These reports have generated a vigorous debate in the U.S. and the United Nations about the legality and morality of such treatments. This book presents recent analyses of these developments. { 254pp, 180x260mm, November 2006; HB, £56.99, 1600211445:9781600211447 , Nova Science Publishers }
VICTIM VULNERABILITY : An Existential-Humanistic Interpretation of a Single Case Study [Eric Anton Kreuter] An examination of the psychological literature on victimisation shows disproportionately that that we know more about the predator than we do the victim. Moreover, almost all the literature on the victim is presented from either a reductionistic or cognitive-behavioural point of view. This book examines the psychology of a victim of repeated criminal acts from the existential-humanistic perspective. The method used is the single case study. The subject, currently age 51, a pilot, was the victim of identity theft, extortion, and duress. These crimes, some of which are treated under federal law as violent by their nature or effect, resulted in a large, unrecoverable financial loss, suspension of the pilot’s medical certification required to operate aircraft, abrupt termination of his chosen career, a continuing governmental record of being delusional despite overwhelming proof to the contrary, lasting emotional and physical distress, as well as other consequences. Meanwhile, the predator has harmed dozens of individuals, forming a diverse cohort. A life history of the subject is presented as a context for the specific chronology of events defining his victimisation, which is followed by an existential interpretation. Interviews and archival data, including written and audio forms of documentation, have been incorporated into the study. Seven criteria were selected from existential-humanistic psychology that have been applied in the exploration of the behaviour and personality of the victim: (1) the interior life-world of the person; (2) self-actualisation needs vs. adjustment to social norms; (3) meaning through suffering; (4) being in the face of non-being; (5) attitudes toward death and annihilation; (6) dreams, visions, and mythic experience; and (7) existential use of the void. The study found characteristics of the psyche of a particular victim that may have made him vulnerable. These characteristics include: being overly trusting; being under the influence of a hero-rescuer archetype; and being overly reliant on instruments due to training as a pilot. Mainstream psychology has ignored this dimension, which is needed to understand the total person. { 159pp, 180x260mm, February 2007; HB, £56.99, 1600212824:9781600212826 , Nova Science Publishers }
WOMEN & CRIME [M U Quershi] In all societies, to a greater or lesser degree women and girls are subjected to physical, sexual and psychological abuse that cuts across lines of income, class and culture. The violence may be occurring in the family, within the general community, or perpetrated or condoned by the state. Battering, dowry-related violence, marital rape, sexual harassment, intimidation at work, trafficking in women and forced prostitution etc. are the crimes against women. This has remained a much-debated issue. The present book encompasses vital information on diverse aspects of crime against women and remedial steps. The entire information is organised under fifteen chapters. Definitely, this will prove a vade mecum to one and all concerned. { 394pp, 155x230mm, January 2006; HB, £26.99, 8190309811:9788190309813 , SBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd }