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Necrophilia: Forensic and Medico-legal Aspects
Contributor(s): Aggrawal, Anil (Author)
ISBN: 1420089129     ISBN-13: 9781420089127
Publisher: CRC Press
OUR PRICE:   $190.00  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: December 2010
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BISAC Categories:
- Law | Forensic Science
- Law | Medical Law & Legislation
- Medical | Pathology
Dewey: 614.1
LCCN: 2010044040
Physical Information: 1" H x 6.1" W x 9.2" (1.49 lbs) 268 pages
 
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Necrophilia: Forensic and Medico-legal Aspects is the first text that deals with the scientific aspects of necrophilia from a multidisciplinary point of view. After an introduction that provides a general scientific, social, and historical perspective, this volume:

  • Explores causes and contributing factors, covering biological theories and genetics, as well as trauma, brain anomalies, and substance abuse
  • Offers an original approach to classification, creating ten levels of severity from role playing to homicidal necrophilia
  • Discusses necrophilia epidemiology, exploring offender characteristics and habits
  • Provides 20 case studies of infamous as well as less publicized cases
  • Details the forensics approach to necrophilia investigation
  • Examines current legislation and mores across the world
  • Explains the challenges involved with providing expert testimony