Arson A Review of the Psychiatric Literature |
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| Author:
| Barker, Ann F. |
| Series title: | Maudsley Monographs |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-262526-7 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 1994 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $45.00 |
Book Description:
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The author identifies the motivation for arson and the characteristics which typify the arsonist. The review is conducted in the light of statistics provided by the Fire Brigade, Police, and Insurance Agencies. Both areas of agreement and doubt are addressed, together with topics for further psychiatric research.
The author identifies the motivation for arson and the characteristics which typify the arsonist. The review is conducted in the light of statistics provided by the Fire Brigade, Police, and Insurance Agencies. Both areas of agreement and doubt are addressed, together with topics for further psychiatric research.