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Stephen T. Holmes - Sex Crimes: Patterns and Behavior - 9781412952989 - V9781412952989
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Sex Crimes: Patterns and Behavior

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Description for Sex Crimes: Patterns and Behavior Paperback. An engaging and comprehensive survey of sex crimes and the psychological profiling of sex offenders. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKV; JMK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 9. Weight in Grams: 470.

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 ... Read more

  • 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.

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Product Details

Publisher
SAGE Publications Inc United States
Number of pages
344
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Weight
470g
Number of Pages
344
Place of Publication
Thousand Oaks, United States
ISBN
9781412952989
SKU
V9781412952989
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2

About Stephen T. Holmes
Stephen T. Holmes is Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Central Florida. Prior to this position, he was a social science analyst for the National Institute of Justice in Washington, D.C. He has authored 6 books and more than 15 articles dealing with policing, drug testing, probation and parole issues, and violent crime. He received his doctorate ... Read more

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