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The Crime Book

The Crime Book

PsychologyTrue Crime
Pages
352
Published
2017
Language
English

Synopsis

A visually driven reference guide to the history of crime, profiling infamous cases from Jack the Ripper and serial killers to mob bosses and white-collar criminals while breaking down the psychology behind why people commit crimes.

Prose complexity
1/10

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InformativeDark

Genres

Psychology True Crime Historical Fiction

About the author

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DK Publishing

DK (formerly Dorling Kindersley) is a British multinational publisher of illustrated reference books for adults and children, founded in London in 1974 by Christopher Dorling and Peter Kindersley and originally operating as a book packager. Its list spans travel, history, geography, science, space, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting, and it publishes in 63 languages. DK is part of Penguin Random House, wholly owned by Bertelsmann since December 2019, and produces licensed titles wit...

Frequently asked questions

  • Does this book require prior knowledge of criminology?

    The content is designed as an accessible introduction that explains complex legal and psychological concepts through simplified diagrams and infographics, making it suitable for novices and experts alike.

  • How is the information in this book organized?

    The book uses a visual, magazine-style layout that allows readers to either read long-form sections chronologically or browse through individual case studies, timelines, and mind maps at their own pace.

  • Who contributed to the research and writing of this guide?

    The volume was developed by a collaborative team of true crime experts including Cathy Scott, Shanna Hogan, Rebecca Morris, Lee Mellor, and Michael Kerrigan, with a foreword provided by crime-fiction author Peter James.