From sexual abuse and fetishism to necrophilia and sadomasochism, this unique volume identifies 14 classifications of unusual sexual pathologies. Emphasizing the physical and psychological aspects of sexuality, the book presents detailed comparisons of legal and medical definitions, historical aspects, current incidence, and the geographical prevalence of these offenses. It also explores the potential causes, discussing etiological theories and reviewing psychopathology. Highlighting the cross-cultural nature of the ...
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From sexual abuse and fetishism to necrophilia and sadomasochism, this unique volume identifies 14 classifications of unusual sexual pathologies. Emphasizing the physical and psychological aspects of sexuality, the book presents detailed comparisons of legal and medical definitions, historical aspects, current incidence, and the geographical prevalence of these offenses. It also explores the potential causes, discussing etiological theories and reviewing psychopathology. Highlighting the cross-cultural nature of the forensic aspects of human sexuality, the book examines various case studies in the context of international legislation. It also covers minor aberrant behavior such as coprolalia and troilism.
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