Understanding Homicide

by Fiona Brookman

Understanding Homicide  is a comprehensive and challenging text unravelling the phenomenon of homicide. The author combines original analysis with a lucid overview of the key theories and debates in the study of homicide and violence. In introducing the broad spectrum of different features, aspects and forms of homicide, Fiona Brookman examines its patterns and trends, how it may be explained, its investigation and how it may be prevented.  The book is unique in its focus, coverage, and style and bridges a major gap in criminological literature. While focused in several respects upon the UK experience of homicide, the text necessarily draws upon and makes a significant contribution to international literature, research and debate.  

368 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Aggie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend this book if you want to learn more about this type of crime. It amazingly covers many aspects of the crime. The book has been a great help when I was writing my dissertation in child homicide.