Seduction Of CrimeKatz explores the criminal mind and tells readers why crimes are committed. Proving the inadequacy of all conventional explanations of criminal behavior, he suggests that criminals are preoccupied with moral questions, sometimes concealing and testing censored desires. |
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Seductions Of Crime: Moral And Sensual Attractions In Doing Evil Jack Katz No preview available - 1990 |
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