Questions and Answers About Murder - Softcover

David Lester; PhD

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0914783467 ISBN 13: 9780914783466

Publisher: The Charles Press, Publishers, 1991

Synopsis

At last, a practical reference book on how, why and in what circumstances one persons takes the life of another. David Lester, world-renowned authority on murder, answers the questions most often asked of him as well as specific questions about particularly important issues concerning murder and murderers. Together, these answers provide a broad overview of what is currently known about this ubiquitous crime and those who commit it.

About this title

About the Author

David Lester, PhD has achieved worldwide recognition as a leading authority on suicide and murder. He is a prolific author, researcher and past president of the International Association for Suicide Prevention. Dr. Lester is recipient of the Dublin Award for Outstanding Lifetime Achievement from the American Association of Suicidology, and is currently Executive Director of the Center for the Study of Suicide and Professor of Psychology at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.

From Library Journal

Vogler (psychology, Pomona Coll.) and Bartz (psychology, American River Coll.) offer this helpful book that deals realistically with the problem of teenagers and alcohol. Fact is, most teens do not "just say no." Ninety-two percent of all teens will try alcohol before they finish high school, and two-thirds of them will become regular drinkers while still in school. Vogler and Bartz stress the critical role of parents in affecting their children's decisions about drinking. They are specific in describing blood-alcohol levels, encouraging activities which open parent/child communication, and supporting appropriate action when alcohol abuse occurs. The tone is sensible, specific, and sympathetic. This book should be required reading for parents, teachers, and youth workers, whether the goal is abstinence or toleration. Highly recommended for public libraries.
- Linda Beck, Indian Valley P.L., Telford, Pa.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: The Charles Press, Publishers
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0914783467
• ISBN 13: 9780914783466
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 179