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Criminal homicide has long been a topic of morbid fascination in the public imagination. With this book, Fiona Brookman has assembled a fascinating tour of all the key themes and topics needed to understand how, when and why fatal violence occurs, and what can be done about it.

Fiona Brookman is one of the world’s leading experts on homicide. In this comprehensive but accessible book, she helps readers separate fact from fiction about homicide. This is a fascinating and invaluable book for anyone wanting to learn more about homicide.

Understanding Homicide is a beautifully written and well-organized textbook for college students interested in murder; it is also an invaluable reference for scholars and practitioners who work in this area. Professor Brookman has done a masterful job discussing controversial issues related to homicide in a balanced way, synthesizing different theoretical approaches in explaining lethal violence, dissecting types of murders within the lens of gender, and tackling thorny issues involved in the investigation and prevention of homicides.

Professor Brookman’s book, Understanding Homicide, offers a comprehensive set of sociological explanations for the phenomenon of homicide, introducing students to the historical roots while helping them focus on the most contemporary tests of theories. Especially useful are the varied examples from around the world, adding a comparative element that helps students understand concepts and illustrates theory in action.