Necrophilia

<p><strong>Necrophilia: Forensic and Medico-legal Aspects</strong> is the first text that deals with the scientific aspects of necrophilia from a multidisciplinary point of view. After an introduction that provides a general scientific, social, and historical perspective, this volume:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Explores causes and contributing factors, covering biological theories and genetics, as well as trauma, brain anomalies, and substance abuse</li> <li>Offers an original approach to classification, creating ten levels of severity from role playing to homicidal necrophilia</li> <li>Discusses necrophilia epidemiology, exploring offender characteristics and habits</li> <li>Provides 20 case studies of infamous as well as less publicized cases</li> <li>Details the forensics approach to necrophilia investigation</li> <li>Examines current legislation and mores across the world</li> <li>Explains the challenges involved with providing expert testimony </li> </ul> <p>Necrophilia: Overview and Historical Aspects. Etiology. Classification. Epidemiology of Necrophilia. Case Studies. Medico-legal Investigation. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Necrophilia. Expert Testimony in Necrophilia Cases. Necrophilia and Abuse of Corpses—A Brief Chronology. Index. </p>