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Record Nr.

UNINA9910779407003321

Autore

Douglas John E

Titolo

Crime classification manual [[electronic resource] ] : a standard system for investigating and classifying violent crimes / / John E. Douglas ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley, 2013

ISBN

1-118-42153-1

1-299-40228-3

1-118-41984-7

Edizione

[3rd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (578 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

BurgessAnn Wolbert

BurgessAllen G

Disciplina

364.01/2

Soggetti

Crime - Classification

Crime - United States - Classification

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Preface to the third edition -- The classifications -- Crime classification : past and present -- Criminal investigative concepts in crime scene analysis / John E. Douglas and Lauren K. Douglas -- The impact of the internet, technology and forensics on crime investigation / John E. Douglas, Lauren K. Douglas and Stefan R. Treffers -- Local, federal and international agencies -- About the editors -- About the contributors -- Author index -- Subject index.

Sommario/riassunto

A thorough revision of the landmark book that standardized the language, terminology, and classifications used throughout the criminal justice system, Crime Classification Manual, Third Edition now adds new coverage of areas affected by globalization and new technologies, as well as new crime scene examples and analyses. Coauthored by accomplished experts in the field, it is the definitive crime classification text for law enforcement personnel, mental health professionals, forensic scientists, and those whose work brings them into contact with either offenders or victims of violent cri