Forensic Psychiatrist Stanley Semrau takes us through some of the more terrible and fascinating tales from his career and from historical sources, including several cases that came to national attention: Clifford Olson and Terry Driver (The Abbotsford Killer) and the Daniel McNaughten case that marked the beginning of the insanity defense in Britain in 1843.
These chilling and thought-provoking stories delve deep into the psychiatric aspects of homicide law and into the psychology of the muderous mind. Semrau’s examination of these thrilling cases also offers a critique of the existing laws in Canada as he argues for profound changes.
Forensic Psychiatrist Stanley Semrau takes us through some of the more terrible and fascinating tales from his career and from historical sources, including several cases that came to national attention: Clifford Olson and Terry Driver (The Abbotsford Killer) and the Daniel McNaughten case that marked the beginning of the insanity defense in Britain in 1843.
These chilling and thought-provoking stories delve deep into the psychiatric aspects of homicide law and into the psychology of the muderous mind. Semrau’s examination of these thrilling cases also offers a critique of the existing laws in Canada as he argues for profound changes.
Murderous Minds on Trial: Terrible Tales from a Forensic Psychiatrist's Casebook
340
Murderous Minds on Trial: Terrible Tales from a Forensic Psychiatrist's Casebook
340
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781550023619 |
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| Publisher: | Dundurn Press |
| Publication date: | 10/01/2001 |
| Pages: | 340 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d) |