Understanding Parricide: When Sons and Daughters Kill Parents
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (722 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0195176669 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 464 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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Dr. D., Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of South Carolina "Kathleen Heide is an extraordinarily well qualified person to write an excellent summary and evaluation of knowledge about parricide. It will significantly contribute to a better understanding of the problem of parricide and it will be an invaluable asset to mental health professionals, lawyers, judges, and scholars working in this area." --George B. In Understanding Parricide, she has unraveled the mystery of parricide as far as modern science will allow." -- Wade C.
stephieb1"Fascinating Book and Author!" according to stephieb1205. Dr. Heide's most recent book is wonderfully written and easy to read! The material flows well, is informative, and is enjoyable for all readers. She gives fascinating accounts of the young individuals presented in the text. I would highly recommend this book, as well as the other books she has previously written!. 05 said Fascinating Book and Author!. Dr. Heide's most recent book is wonderfully written and easy to read! The material flows well, is informative, and is enjoyable for all readers. She gives fascinating accounts of the young individuals presented in the text. I would highly recommend this book, as well as the other books she has previously written!. Fantastic Read! Don Ruger I have read 3 books written by Dr. Heide as she was my seminar professor. In every book you learn more and more about the offender, and you become instantly engaged in their stories. Each chapter is flows extremely well, and the information you receive is worth the read.
Heide, Ph.D., is Professor of Criminology at the University of South Florida, Tampa. Kathleen M. Heide, a licensed mental health professional, is an internationally-recognized consultant on adolescent homicide and family violence and a court-appointed expert in matters relating to homicide, children, and families.. Dr
Dr. Heide moves far behind the statistical correlates of parricide by synthesizing the professional literature on parricide in general, matricide, patricide, double parricides, and familicides. Understanding Parricide is the most comprehensive book available about juvenile and adult sons and daughters who kill their parents. As a clinician, she explains the reasons behind the killings. The book is enriched with its focus on clinical assessment, case studies, and follow-up of parricide offenders, as well as treatment, risk assessment, and prevention.. Understanding Parricide includes in-depth discussion of issues related to prosecuting and defending parricide offenders