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Arson - The Crime For Profit

NCJ Number
75135
Author(s)
C A Martin
Date Published
1981
Length
15 pages
Annotation
Books, articles, studies, and government publications concerned with arson investigation, prevention, and control are listed in this bibliography for law enforcement officials.
Abstract
The 177 items are arranged alphabetically by the authors' names and date from 1969 through 1980. Foreign language publications are included. A brief introduction comments on the increasing arson rate and on reasons why offenders commit arson, including mental illness, revenge, and jealousy. Annotations are not included.

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