Murder in America

This volume presents an examination of both the common and unusual acts of murder in light of society's changing norms, values, attitudes, and customs. Each chapter explores a specific type of murder by examining trends, methods, motives and statistics, and concludes with suggestions aimed at prediction and prevention.

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Interweaving a scholarly presentation with sensational scenarios, the authors examine both the common and unusual acts of homicide in light of society's changing norms, values, attitudes, and customs. Each chapter explores a specific type of homicide by examining trends, methods, motives, statistics, and other descriptive information, and concludes with suggestions aimed at prediction and prevention. For students and general readers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Ronald M. Holmes is Coroner, in the Jefferson County Coroner's office and Professor Emeritus of Justice Administration at the University of Louisville. He is the author of several books, among them Profiling Violent Crimes, Sex Crimes, and Serial Murder. He is also the author of more than 50 articles appearing in scholarly publications. He is Vice President of the National Center for the Study of Unresolved Homicides and has completed more than 500 psychological profiles for police departments across the United States. He received his doctorate from Indiana University.