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In this full colour guide, TIME-LIFE Books explores the ground breaking scientific findings that are shedding new light on the criminal mind and whether such behaviour can be predicted-or even prevented. With profiles ranging from serial killers to terrorists to psychopaths hiding in plain sight, MYSTERIES OF THE CRIMINAL MIND provides illuminating insight into our darkest fears.
Is it nature or nurture that shapes a serial killer? What drives a person to become a kidnapper? Or a terrorist? And can such behaviours be predicted-or even stopped before they occur?
As advances in science unlock the secrets of our DNA and reveal the inner workings of the human brain, TIME-LIFE Books explores the fascinating findings that are shedding new light on the criminal mind. What role does birth order, divorce, media influence, and other societal pressures play in how criminals are formed?
By examining some of the most notorious criminals from history and our modern era - from Al Capone and Charles Manson to Scott Peterson and Dzohkhar Tsarnaev - and their characteristics, the nature of their deeds and the possible formation of their pathologies. And readers will explore the roots of crime, going on the streets to meet the authorities who deal with criminals on a daily basis and have developed unique insights into the criminal mentality.
Packed with infographics, sidebars, and lists, this book is a compelling yet easy introduction to the new age of crime and punishment - and is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how crimes begin and how we can help end them.
