Stalking and Psychosexual Obsession

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Series: Wiley Series in Psychology of Crime, Policing and Law

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Stalking and Psychosexual Obsession delves into the complex and often disturbing behaviours associated with stalking and obsession from a psychological perspective. The book explores various case studies and examines the underlying motivations and psychological mechanisms that drive such behaviours. It provides an in-depth analysis of the interplay between the stalker and their victim, offering insights into the implications for both individuals and society at large.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring the psychological aspects of stalking behaviours and the underlying psychosexual mechanisms driving them. It offers insights into the dynamics between stalkers and their victims within the broader context of human relationships, addressing both theoretical and practical considerations.

Stalking and Psychosexual Obsession

The recent increased focus on high profile stalking cases has led to the raising of public awareness and professional concern, however, only recently has there been substantial scientific research into the area. Stalking and Psychosexual Obsession represents a showcase of contemporary research and theory never before assembled in one book.

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The recent increased focus on high-profile stalking cases has led to the raising of public awareness and professional concern. However, only recently has there been substantial scientific research into the area.

Stalking and Psychosexual Obsession represents a showcase of contemporary research and theory never before assembled in one book. The contributions, which are drawn from the diverse spheres of psychology, psychiatry, the police, and the law, provide a comprehensive picture of what is currently known about stalking.

Each of the chapters not only takes stock of existing research but provides ground-breaking new insights. Among the topics covered are victimology, violence risk assessment, and case management issues, and a new stalker classificatory system is presented, which offers advice on how to identify different types of stalkers with different intervention strategies being suggested for each case.

A comprehensive, global showcase of contemporary thought, ideas, research, and practice.

An international team of expert contributors from diverse backgrounds, including psychology, psychiatry, police, and the law.

Series: Wiley Series in Psychology of Crime, Policing and Law

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Stalking and Psychosexual Obsession is well-regarded, offering valuable insights into stalking behaviour. It has been praised as an excellent resource for academics, practitioners, and policymakers, and is considered a leading source for understanding the phenomenon. Additionally, it provides practical advice for coping with stalking.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780471494591

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 April 2002

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Contributors:

Edited by Julian Boon
Edited by Lorraine Sheridan

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 272

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Series: Wiley Series in Psychology of Crime, Policing and Law

About the Author

Dr Julian Boon, Chartered Forensic Psychologist and Lecturer in Psychology, University of Leicester, UK
Dr Julian Boon is an accredited Offender Profiler and has recently (Spring 2001) been the star of the Channel 4 series 'The Real Cracker'.

Dr Lorrain Sheridan, Lecturer in Forensic Psychology, University of Leicester, UK.