Read Online Victimology Theories and Applications Ann Wolbert Burgess 0001284130193 Books

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Good book for forensic nurses
The field of victimology has expanded dramatically over the past half-century - and Burgess's Victimology text, now in its third edition, has more than kept pace. And that's a GOOD thing. At 738 pages Victimology is a comprehensive tome that sets a high bar for competing texts. Victimology covers all aspects of the field in satisfyingly great detail. It includes, for example, a chapter on forensic victimology - which is the process of systematically gathering and examining victim information that might prove useful in addressing investigative and forensic issues. In short, it would be harder to imagine a textbook on this topic that is more complete than Victimology.While some criminologists might still claim that victimology is a subfield of criminology, victimology has been recognized as an independent area of study for nearly 30 years. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of victimology, contributions to the field have come from many corners - enriching the field in ways that would not otherwise be possible. Burgess is a psychiatric nurse, with a slew of credentials, and Victimology demonstrates the rich benefits that an interdisciplinary approach can bring to any topic. If you have a special interest in, or are teaching a class in victimology, then Burgess's Victimology is for you!