Madness and Crime

"This book provides an authoritative and highly readable review of the relationship between madness and crime by one of the leading authorities in the field. The book is divided into four parts, each essay focusing on selected features of madness which have relevance to contemporary society. The aim is not to provide a comprehensive review of the literature, or a definitive statement about where we stand, but to reflect on central elements of a field that continues to perplex and challenge, drawing upon a range of disciplines and approaches."--Jacket.