The serial murder phenomenon half a century on
This chapter examines serial murder, a phenomenon that has become cultural feature and entertainment, introduces new ideas, and discusses shortcomings alongside promising avenues for research. It highlights tensions between academic theories, data, and applied experiences. Despite important innovati...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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2024
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Routledge handbook of homicide studies
Year: 2024, Pages: 235-269 |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Summary: | This chapter examines serial murder, a phenomenon that has become cultural feature and entertainment, introduces new ideas, and discusses shortcomings alongside promising avenues for research. It highlights tensions between academic theories, data, and applied experiences. Despite important innovation and research initiatives, the trite, old guard stance about the serial murderer profile will be the standard, a mainstay on television programs featuring self-proclaimed experts. It is appropriate to ask if our responsibility is to operationalize our knowledge about serial murder no matter the cost or repercussions. When our overarching goal is advancing ourselves, we place potential victims at a disadvantage. We must reverse course and hold ourselves accountable by creating and adhering to an ethical code of conduct when dealing with such sensitive matters. |
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| Item Description: | Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 263-269 |
| Physical Description: | Diagramm |
| ISBN: | 9781032506593 |