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Book SynopsisA thorough revision of the landmark book that standardized the language, terminology, and classifications used throughout the criminal justice system, Crime Classification Manual, Third Edition now adds new coverage of areas affected by globalization and new technologies, as well as new crime scene examples and analyses.
Table of ContentsPreface vii
PART I CRIME ANALYSIS AND INVESTIGATION
1 Crime Classification: Past and Present 3
2 Criminal Investigative Concepts in Crime Scene Analysis 21
John E. Douglas and Lauren K. Douglas
3 The Impact of the Internet, Technology, and Forensics on Crime Investigation 39
John E. Douglas, Lauren K. Douglas, and Stefan R. Treffers
4 Local, Federal, and International Agencies 59
5 Classifying Crimes by Severity From Aggravators to Depravity 91
Michael Welner
PART II THE CLASSIFICATIONS
6 Criminal Enterprise Homicide 111
7 Personal Cause Homicide 165
8 Sexual Homicide 205
9 Extremist and Medical Homicide 237
10 Group Cause Homicide 263
11 Arson/Bombing 277
12 Rape and Sexual Assault 307
13 Nonlethal Crimes 367
14 Computer Crimes 399
Allen G. Burgess
15 Increased Globalization of Crime 431
Stefan R. Treffers
16 Mass and Serial Homicide 471
17 Poison and Biological Agents as Weapons 491
Arthur E. Westveer, John P. Jarvis, Carl J. Jensen, III, and Anne M. Berger
PART III LEGAL ISSUES
18 Interviewing, Interrogation, and Criminal Confessions 507
Gregory M. Cooper, Michael P. Napier, and Susan H. Adams
19 Wrongful Convictions: Causes, Solutions, and Case Studies 527
Peter Shellem
About the Editors 545
About the Contributors 549
Citation Index 551
Name Index 555
Subject Index 557
We dedicate this edition to chapter contributors Peter Shellem, B. S. (1960–2009) award-wining crime investigative reporter in Pittsburgh, PA and Arthur E. Westveer, M.L.A. (1936–2010) retired FBI supervisory special agent
