Real-Life Monsters : A Psychological Examination of the Serial Murderer / Stephen J. Giannangelo.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Giannangelo, Stephen J., author.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

1st ed.

Distribution:

New York : Bloomsbury Publishing (US), 2023.

Place of Publication:

Praeger, 2012.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file HTML

Summary:

This book presents an in-depth psychological analysis of the development of the serial killer personality that will fascinate all readers, from the experienced criminology student to the casual true-crime reader. Real-Life Monsters: A Psychological Examination of the Serial Murderer takes a different approach than most titles on a similar topic: the author develops and proposes an original psychological explanation, rather than simply repeating some of the long-held theories for these criminals' heinous actions. The work addresses current issues, presents detailed commentary and personal observation, and contains photographs that will fascinate general readers interested in the subjects of true crime, serial killers, and psychopathology. The first part of the book carefully examines the research past and present regarding clinical, psychological, societal, and biological bases for violent behavior, specific to the serial murderer. Part two establishes a novel theory of the pattern of violence and then explores this hypothesis through eight case studies, interviews with serial killers, and elemental analysis. The work also contains a chapter based on conversations between the author and a convicted serial murderer.

Contents:

Preface Acknowledgments PART I: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SERIAL MURDERER 1. Introduction: An Identification of the Offender 2. Clinical Diagnoses and Serial Killer Traits 3. Biology and Its Effect on Violent Behavior 4. Environment, Background, and Personality PART II: TOWARD AN EXAMINATION OF A THEORY OF VIOLENCE 5. Theoretical Discussion and Methodology 6. Case Studies Case 1: Andrei Chikatilo Case 2: Arthur Shawcross Case 3: Jeffrey Dahmer Case 4: Edmund Kemper Case 5: Anthony Sowell Case 6: Aileen Wuornos Case 7: Dennis Rader Case 8: Rodney Alcala 7. Reflecting on Case Studies 8. Theoretical Analysis and Development 9. A Conversation with a Monster? 10. Conclusion Appendix A: Case Briefs Appendix B: Glossary/Explanation of Terms References Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9798216005650

9798216136651

9786613861849

9781283549394

1283549395

9780313397851

0313397856

OCLC:

968898933