Crime & Society

Evil: A Very Short Introduction

Luke Russell

9780198819271
Paperback
27 October 2022

Very Short Introductions

With the media bringing us constant tales of terrorism and violence, questions regarding the nature of evil are highly topical. Luke Russell explores the philosophical thinking and psychological evidence behind evil, alongside portrayals of fictional villains, considering why people are evil, and how it goes beyond the normal realms of what is bad.

Paramilitarism: Mass Violence in the Shadow of the State

Ugur Ümit Üngör

9780192865298
Paperback
06 July 2022

From the deserts of Sudan to the jungles of Colombia, from the streets of Belfast to the mountains of Kurdistan, paramilitaries have appeared in violent conflicts. Üngör presents a comparative and global overview of paramilitarism, showing how states use it to successfully outsource mass political violence against civilians.

Forensic Science: A Very Short Introduction

Second Edition

Jim Fraser

9780198834410
Paperback
27 February 2020

Very Short Introductions

Jim Fraser explains the forensic techniques used in the investigation of crime, such as DNA profiling, toxicology, trace evidence, digital forensics, fingerprints, and crime scene management, and how forensic scientists work alongside criminal investigators and lawyers.