The Phenomenon of Russian Maniacs. The First Large-Scale Study of Maniacs and Serial Killers of the Tsarist, Soviet, and Russian Times
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The Phenomenon of Russian Maniacs. The First Large-Scale Study of Maniacs and Serial Killers of the Tsarist, Soviet, and Russian Times
19.99 €
A groundbreaking, wide-ranging study on the psychology, motivation, and pathology of serial killers and maniacs.
Written by criminologist journalist Irina Kapitanova and journalist-historian Antoine Kass, the phenomenon book explains how social, cultural, and political factors can influence the number and MO of crimes. Drawing on archival materials from museums, personal files of killers, interrogation records, and interviews with renowned criminologists, psychiatrists, and former and present law enforcement officers who have been personally involved in catching criminals, the authors draw parallels between Western and Russian killers.
From the book you will learn:
- How ordinary people become bloodthirsty killers;
- what method of killing is "preferred" in Russia;
- what problems investigators face in catching killers;
- what factors in childhood can provoke further development of homicidal tendencies;
- how law enforcers become maniacs;
- by whom and what famous murderers are "inspired" when committing horrible crimes.
And at the end of the book you will also find a card index of 350 names of serial killers and neo-Nazi gangs that have caused terror and panic for centuries. Please note: This book contains information about violent crimes and may contain details that offend the sensibilities of readers. It is recommended to be careful and cautious when reading and to consider your emotional and psychological states.
Written by criminologist journalist Irina Kapitanova and journalist-historian Antoine Kass, the phenomenon book explains how social, cultural, and political factors can influence the number and MO of crimes. Drawing on archival materials from museums, personal files of killers, interrogation records, and interviews with renowned criminologists, psychiatrists, and former and present law enforcement officers who have been personally involved in catching criminals, the authors draw parallels between Western and Russian killers.
From the book you will learn:
- How ordinary people become bloodthirsty killers;
- what method of killing is "preferred" in Russia;
- what problems investigators face in catching killers;
- what factors in childhood can provoke further development of homicidal tendencies;
- how law enforcers become maniacs;
- by whom and what famous murderers are "inspired" when committing horrible crimes.
And at the end of the book you will also find a card index of 350 names of serial killers and neo-Nazi gangs that have caused terror and panic for centuries. Please note: This book contains information about violent crimes and may contain details that offend the sensibilities of readers. It is recommended to be careful and cautious when reading and to consider your emotional and psychological states.
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books by the author
- All books in the series The psychology of influence