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Why They KillWhy They Kill

Why They Kill1999

The Discoveries of a Maverick Criminologist

Richard Rhodes

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This book discusses the work of criminologist Dr. Lonnie Athens and uses Dr. Athens's theory and historical evidence to explain the violent careers of Perry Smith, Alex Kelly, Mike Tyson, Lee Harvey Oswald, and others.

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First published
1999
OL Work ID
OL2617746W

Subjects

Violent crimesCas, Études dePsychologie criminelleRechercheResearchCriminal psychologyMethodologyCase studiesMéthodologieCrimes violentsCriminal behaviorComportement criminelHuman behaviorViolenceNew York Times reviewed

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