Understanding Homicide

Understanding Homicide is a comprehensive and stimulating text that unravels the phenomenon of homicide.

The book bridges the gap in criminological literature. Brookman combines original analysis with a lucid overview of the key theories and debates in the study of homicide and violence. She introduces the broad spectrum of different features, aspects and forms of homicide.

Topics covered include:

• the killing of children
• multiple homicide (including serial and mass murder, terrorism and corporate homicide)
• domestic homicide
• female killers
• homicide among men

Features to aid the student include study tasks, review questions and annotated suggested further reading, including internet resources.

Understanding Homicide is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the fields of criminology, criminal justice, psychology, sociology and forensics. It will also be invaluable to academics, researchers and practitioners interested in the phenomenon of homicide and the broader issue of violence.