Serial Murderers and their Victims |  | Author: Eric W. Hickey
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
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Edition: 5
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Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.8
ISBN: 0495600814
Dewey Decimal Number: 345
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Publication Date: June 23, 2009
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This text provides an in-depth, scholarly, and broad-based examination of serial murderers and their victims. The coverage is supported by extensive data and research, and it profiles some of the most prominent murderers of our time. Author Eric Hickey examines the lives of over 400 serial murderers, analyzing the cultural, historical, and religious factors that influence our myths and stereotypes of these individuals. He then describes the biological, psychological, and sociological reasons for serial murder, offering his own Trauma-Control model for explaining serial murder behavior.
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Once you pick it up...There's no way you can put it down August 24, 1999
22 out of 25 found this review helpful
Just when you thought you were inside the mind of a serialkiller...Hickey lets you know just how close or far away you reallyare. This book goes in depth when explaining the symptoms, mechanics, responses, and composure of a serial killer. Equipped with psychological and criminal definitions once thought were out of the realm of understanding, Hickey gracefully applies them to the common persons understanding. The one thing better than reading his material is actually attending one of his seminars, interviews, or better yet his criminology class (153)...Beware of what you read at NIGHT!!!
This book offers unique and stunning insight. March 27, 1999
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
I read the 1991 edition of this book,but I am sure the current edition is just as good, if not better. Now I am aware of it, I am eager to read it. This book changed the way I thought about serial killers. The value of Hickey's book stems from its lack of lurid sensationalism. He looks at the offenders with unflinching honesty, while profiling victims with touching deference to their suffering. The letter from a victim's mother is quietly heartbreaking. His statitics and research are invaluable tools. I have done three research projects on serial killers,and this book is always my primary source. It is a must read for law and justice personnel.
Outstanding profiling and research on serial killers! July 2, 1999
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Dr. Hickey's hard work is proven in this book. The serial profiling that he has done has made this book outstanding reference material. I have had the good fortune of meeting this man and I think anyone who has anything to do with any type of law work should read this.
Empirical, Thourough, and Fascinating - START HERE! January 1, 1999
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Hickey has written one of the most comprehensive books on this enigmatic phenomenon. Based on empirical research, instead of sensationalism and myth, Hickey has set the example of what future books on serial murder must live up to.If you are serious about learning more about this area or are doing research - start here.
Great book November 23, 2008
Rachel Peterson (California)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
My teacher had us use this book for my class Murder in America. I really don't like to read, especially textbooks, but I had no problem reading this. It is a great book. I usually sell all my textbooks after class to get money for new textbooks but I kept this for my personal library (of what little there is). I is good reading. Eric Hickey has been on many documentaries about his work and is a professor at CSU Fresno. He also is the director of the largest forensics studies program in United States. He definitely knows his stuff and loves it. I actually wrote him an email to tell him how much I loved this book and he wrote me back in less than 24 hours. He is very nice too. He said that he loves what he does. I think he is a great author and I want to buy more of his books.
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