They Wrought Mayhem: An Insight Into Mass Murder
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
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What compels an individual to commit the most extreme act of violence against their fellow human beings? They Wrought Mayhem: An Insight into Mass Murder confronts this chilling question head-on, presenting a rigorous, scholarly examination of the psychology, sociology, and circumstances that converge to produce mass murderers. Andreas Kapardis chronicles a series of real-world cases, dissecting the motivations, warning signs, and social conditions that underpin some of history's most horrifying episodes of violence, offering readers both a sobering account and a framework for understanding the unthinkable. Kapardis, a criminologist of considerable authority, argues that mass murder is never a random aberration but rather the product of identifiable psychological patterns and societal failures, drawing on empirical research to support his conclusions. Published in 1989 by River Seine Press in Melbourne, this work sits at a critical intersection of criminology, forensic psychology, and social policy, making it an essential reference for students, researchers, and informed readers alike. As unsettling as it is illuminating, this study leaves one question reverberating long after the final page: how many warning signs go unheeded before catastrophe strikes?
Author: Andreas Kapardis
Format: Paperback
Published: 1989, River Seine Press, Melbourne
Genre: True crime
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
What compels an individual to commit the most extreme act of violence against their fellow human beings? They Wrought Mayhem: An Insight into Mass Murder confronts this chilling question head-on, presenting a rigorous, scholarly examination of the psychology, sociology, and circumstances that converge to produce mass murderers. Andreas Kapardis chronicles a series of real-world cases, dissecting the motivations, warning signs, and social conditions that underpin some of history's most horrifying episodes of violence, offering readers both a sobering account and a framework for understanding the unthinkable. Kapardis, a criminologist of considerable authority, argues that mass murder is never a random aberration but rather the product of identifiable psychological patterns and societal failures, drawing on empirical research to support his conclusions. Published in 1989 by River Seine Press in Melbourne, this work sits at a critical intersection of criminology, forensic psychology, and social policy, making it an essential reference for students, researchers, and informed readers alike. As unsettling as it is illuminating, this study leaves one question reverberating long after the final page: how many warning signs go unheeded before catastrophe strikes?