Forensic Case Histories av Jackie (Oxleas NHS Trust South East London UK) Craissati

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<P><EM>Forensic Case Histories: Understanding Serious Offending Behaviour in Men</EM> examines men¿s violent and sexual offending behaviours, outlined through a series of real offender narratives, from a psychological perspective and in an accessible manner that will engage any audience, from the criminology-intrigued layperson to the specialist in the field.</P><P></P><P>This unique and conversational text thinks psychologically about serious crime, offering a compilation of men¿s narratives that explore their life experiences and the ways in which these experiences influence their behaviour in adulthood. Each chapter addresses a particular theme, covering frequently asked questions in the field such as, ''How can an apparently motiveless offence have meaning?'' and ''Is psychopathy a personality disorder, and why do we struggle to treat individuals with such traits?'' The narratives of individuals who offend are central to the discussion, but the chapters each draw on the relevant fa