"From Albert Fish to Jeffery Dahmer, these cannibals represent the most horrific parts of the human psyche. This text provides psychology students with in-depth examinations by professionals of the factors that create, motivate, and often lead to the capture of these savage killers. Readers can also take a personality disorder self-assessment quiz to learn more about psychopathy--the most common psychological condition for serial killers"--Provided by the publisher.
General Note
Includes glossary.
Content Note
A history of cannibalism -- Serial murder and cannibalism -- Examples of cannibal serial killers -- Understanding cannibalistic serial killers -- Psychopathy quiz.