| | |  | Manager's Guides to Computing | Home » » » The Psychology of Stalking: Clinical and Forensic Perspectives | | | | | | | Description: | | The Psychology of Stalking is the first scholarly book on stalking ever published. Virtually every serious writer and researcher in this area of criminal psychopathology has contributed a chapter. These chapters explore stalking from social, psychiatric, psychological and behavioral perspectives. New thinking and data are presented on threats, pursuit characteristics, psychiatric diagnoses, offender-victim typologies, cyberstalking, false victimization syndrome, erotomania, stalking and domestic violence, the stalking of public figures, and many other aspects of stalking, as well as legal issues. This landmark text is of interest to both professionals and other thoughtful individuals who recognize the serious nature of this ominous social behavior.
Key Features:
* First scholarly book on stalking ever published
* Contributions from virtually all major researchers in field
* Discussion of what to do when being stalked
* Uses examples from recent publicized cases | | | Product Details: | | | Hardcover:
| 327 pages | | Publisher:
| Academic Press | | Publication Date:
| June 09, 1998 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0124905609 | | Product Width:
| 156.75 centimeters | | Product Height:
| 234.25 centimeters | | Product Weight:
| 1.3 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.13 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.06 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.18 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.5 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 11 reviews |
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13 of 15 found the following review helpful:
Good, but somewhat datedAug 25, 2001
By amethyst
"djardin"
This was one of the first published compilations of research articles on stalking. It includes such classics as the article by Zona and Lane (of the LAPD threat management unit) on the typology of stalking. As in many areas of active research, the book is already somewhat dated. Because stalking laws had only been recently passed at the time the papers were written, the discussion of stalking laws is limited mostly to discussing some of the cases that prompted the laws. Similarly, because there were relatively few documented cases at the time, the discussion of stalking statistics is quite preliminary. There are many more thorough recent studies (See, for example, the excellent NIJ research by Tjaden and Thoennes.) The primary strength of the book is its comprehensive selection of early papers. I would highly recommend it for a student in the field who should be familiar with this work. The book is NOT meant to be a sourcebook for case management. In particular, there are no specifics on threat assessment and only a single case study of intervention techniques. For people who work with stalkers or stalking cases, I would strongly recommend the "The Gift of Fear" by Gavin de Becker, who authored the MOSAIC system. Books on psychopathology (such as "Without Conscience: the Disturbing World of Psychopaths Among Us") are also excellent background.
10 of 13 found the following review helpful:
 Excellent overview of all issues related to stalkingAug 02, 2000
By T. McDaniels
"uppitywomen"
The mixed reviews so far are split between victims wanting something that reflects their experience and academics wanting the most up-to-date research findings. This book is not really to aid victims as much as it is to bolster the understanding of those who might be trying to serve their needs and assess their level of danger. It is academic in tone and that is off-putting to some. But these articles were designed for presentation at the regular stalking conference in Los Angeles so the tone fits the venue. I found it very informative and helpful in threat assessment, understanding different types of stalkers and what works to deter them. Victims can best use the information designed to help psychologically deter stalkers by robbing them of their pay-off--attention. It also explains that intermittent response is most likely to INCREASE stalking activity--as in slot machine payoffs.
8 of 11 found the following review helpful:
 Good Read!Jun 07, 2002
By Clara M. Fuller
Great intro to stalking behavior and the signs, symptoms, and preventive measures one can take. I found this book informative, well-researched, and insightful. Certainly, a good resource for anyone interested in stalking, domestic violence, or general offender behavior.
6 of 9 found the following review helpful:
An excellent academic resource for studying stalkingOct 25, 1998
Meloy's book provides a thorough analysis of stalking from the top researchers and practitioners in the field. It presents a variety of theoretical conceptualizations on this crime from several different professions (e.g. psychology, criminal justice, private security). This book is comprehensive and well organized. In a field that is often over-run with "pop-psychology" and "true crime" novels, this books provides a truely academic resource for persons who research stalking or work in the threat assessment field. It is a MUST BUY for all professionals concerned with the crime of stalking.
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
great bookMar 08, 2002
By Andrew
great book. good look from a psychological standpoint. Very imformative. He ties together information on threats, stalking and assassination.
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