A comprehensive and timely analysis of bombing and arson, this book explores such topics as bombs and their effects; bombers, arsonists, and their motivations; and the victims and targets of these crimes. The urban guerilla, the bombing campaign in Northern Ireland, a psychiatric study of an airplane bomber, bomb threats and disposal, and the investigation and punishment of these crimes are also discussed. Combining firsthand experience with personal interviews, this report will provide crucial information to a number of ...
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A comprehensive and timely analysis of bombing and arson, this book explores such topics as bombs and their effects; bombers, arsonists, and their motivations; and the victims and targets of these crimes. The urban guerilla, the bombing campaign in Northern Ireland, a psychiatric study of an airplane bomber, bomb threats and disposal, and the investigation and punishment of these crimes are also discussed. Combining firsthand experience with personal interviews, this report will provide crucial information to a number of concerned parties. Psychiatrists and psychologists will appreciate the close attention given to the psychological functioning and personality of the offender. Fire investigators will find important news information on arsonists, including the pyromaniac. Police investigators, bomb disposal personnel and interested laymen will find it indispensable to a clear understanding of the subject. All will find the book engrossing and insightful.
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Fine Condition in Fine jacket. Book. 9780398036874. Fine HB in Fine DJ, protected by archival polyester cover. xii, 252 p.; 24 cm. Red cloth over boards with bright gold title on black field on both front cover and spine. Corners sharp; no shelf wear. Text block is tight, bright and unmarked. Unclipped DJ has fading to spine. In "as new" condition. Size: Octavo (8vo; up to 9 3/4" / 20-25 cm tall). 252 pages. Item Type: Book. Quantity Available: 1. Category: SOCIAL SCIENCE; Criminology; United States; 1970s; Law & Criminal Studies. ISBN: 039803687X. ISBN/EAN: 9780398036874. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 759.
