Inside the Criminal Mind
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Inside the Criminal Mind

by Stanton E. Samenow

1984•Documentary•285 pages

Taste attributes: documentarypsychologicalcrimeslowfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticlinearenclosedemotive & stirringsocial commentaryinjustice/tragedy/vengeance

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Boxlist takeA grounded, heavy non-fiction book: contained and unsavoury. Best if you like real life over fantasy.

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About This Book

"In 1984, this groundbreaking book presented a chilling profile of the criminal mind that shattered long-held myths about the sources of and cures for crime. Now, with the benefit of twenty years' worth of additional knowledge and insight, Stanton Samenow offers a completely updated edition of his classic work, including fresh perceptions into crimes in the spotlight today, from stalking and domestic violence to...

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Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

DocumentaryPsychologicalCrimeSocial commentaryInjustice/tragedy/vengeance

Subjects

Juvenile delinquentsCriminal psychologyPsychologyRehabilitationConduct disorders in adolescenceCriminalsSocial Behavior DisordersJuvenile Delinquency

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Author
Stanton E. Samenow
Published
1984
Pages
285
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