Criminal profiling : developing an effective science and practice / Scotia J. Hicks, Bruce D. Sales.

Author: Hicks, Scotia J.

Edition Statement:1st ed.

Imprint:Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, c2006.

Descriptionx, 293 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Note:The roots of modern profiling -- Profiling today -- Current non-scientific models of profiling -- Problems with non-scientific profiling models -- The current model of scientific profiling -- Problems with the scientific model of profiling -- The future of profiling -- From goals to theory -- Crime scene evidence -- Offender characteristics : the constructs of motives, personality and behavior -- Motive and behavior -- Personality and behavior -- A scientific model of profiling -- Steps toward testing a scientific model of profiling -- Conclusion: recommendations for practice.

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-272) and indexes.

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