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Why They Kill : The Discoveries of a Maverick Criminologist
Why They Kill The Discoveries of a Maverick Criminologist
Author: Richard Rhodes
Why do some men, women and even children assault, batter, rape, mutilate and murder? In his stunning new book, the Pulitzer Prize-winner Richard Rhodes provides a startling and persuasive answer. — Why They Killexplores the discoveries of a maverick American criminologist, Dr. Lonnie Athens -- himself the child of a violent family -- which...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780375402494
ISBN-10: 0375402497
Publication Date: 9/14/1999
Pages: 384
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3.9 stars, based on 6 ratings
Publisher: Knopf
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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I almost didn't post this book because I liked it so much. Come to this book with an open mind, through away the text book psychology reasons for violence and see it through Richard Rhodes eyes. I think you'll be convinced at what he learned in his study of violence.
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