New Perspectives on Arson and Firesetting

<p><em>New Perspectives on Arson and Firesetting: The Human-Fire Relationship</em> is the first forensic text to move away from a sole focus on anti-social firesetting. The author presents a broader investigation of the role of fire in human life with a view to informing research and practice. </p><p>This book examines the evolutionary psychological and social significance of fire. Drawing on interdisciplinary literature and original research data it challenges the existing understanding of arson and firesetting. A new concept – fire use – is introduced which is conceptualised as sitting on a continuum from non-criminalised to criminalised behavior. The author combines her experience as a practitioner forensic psychologist with her own research to consider the practical application of an alternative perspective. This includes a particular focus on the assessment and treatment of fire setters and a call for a socially informed approach to prevention. </p><p>The forensic scope applied focus and emphasis on the importance of interdisciplinary research and practice makes <i>New Perspectives on Arson and Firesetting</i> essential reading for students in fields such as anthropology sociology criminology and psychology as well as interdisciplinary scholars forensic practitioners and allied professionals. </p><p>The author is donating her royalties in full to Pancreatic Cancer UK.</p>