Arson : a review of the psychiatric literature

Author(s)

• Barker, Ann F.

Bibliographic Information

Arson : a review of the psychiatric literature

by Ann F. Barker

（Maudsley monographs, no. 35）

Oxford University Press, 1994

• :hbk. : acid-free paper

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [99]-107) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Identifies the motivation for arson and the characteristics which typify the arsonist. The review is conducted in the light of statistics provided by the fire brigade, police, and insurance agencies. Areas of both agreement and doubt are addressed, with topics for further psychiatric research.

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Details

• NCID: BA25319301
• ISBN:
  • 0192625268
• LCCN: 94005631
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Oxford ; New York
• Pages/Volumes: viii, 110 p.
• Size: 26 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : RC569.5.P9
  • NLM : W1 MA997 no. 35 1994
  • NLM : WM 190 B255a 1994
  • DC20 : 616.85/843
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Arson -- Psychological aspects
  • MESH : Firesetting Behavior -- psychology
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA04191298