Sex Crimes: Patterns and Behavior
ISBN-13:
9781412952989
ISBN-10:
1412952980
Edition:
3rd
Author:
Ronald M. Holmes, Stephen T. Holmes
Publication date:
2008
Publisher:
SAGE Publications, Inc
Format:
Paperback
344 pages
Category:
Sexuality
,
Psychology & Counseling
,
Behavioral Sciences
,
Sexuality
,
Psychology
,
Criminology
,
Social Sciences
,
Violence in Society
,
Sociology
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ISBN-13:
9781412952989
ISBN-10:
1412952980
Edition:
3rd
Author:
Ronald M. Holmes, Stephen T. Holmes
Publication date:
2008
Publisher:
SAGE Publications, Inc
Format:
Paperback
344 pages
Category:
Sexuality
,
Psychology & Counseling
,
Behavioral Sciences
,
Sexuality
,
Psychology
,
Criminology
,
Social Sciences
,
Violence in Society
,
Sociology
Summary
Sex Crimes: Patterns and Behavior (ISBN-13: 9781412952989 and ISBN-10: 1412952980), written by authors
Ronald M. Holmes, Stephen T. Holmes, was published by SAGE Publications, Inc in 2008.
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Description
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
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.
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.
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