The Human Predator: A Historical Chronicle of Serial Murder and Forensic Investigation

Challenging the assumption that serial killing is a part of and reaction to modern society, Ramsland (forensic psychology, DeSales U., Pennsylvania) presents evidence that the phenomenon has been around since the beginning of human history. She examines the evolving social attitudes that have affected serial murderers' motives, methods, and criminal careers in the context of their specific historical periods. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Dr. Katherine Ramsland has a master's degrees in forensic psychology and clinical psychology. She is also the author of Inside the Minds of Mass Murderers.