Bibliographies and Indexes in Sociology Homicide: A Bibliography, (Hardcover)

This bibliography lists references to homicide published in scientific literature through 1984. The entries are arranged alphabetically, and they cover every aspect of the subject, including statistics, demographics, theories, and legal implications. Abel's introduction outlines the work that has been done in the field of homicide. He outlines the various explanations of homicide and briefly discusses the problems involved in deterrence. A subject index completes the volume.