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Firesetting and mental health : theory, research and practice

Dickens, G L (ed)

Firesetting and mental health : theory, research and practice - London Royal College of Psychiatrists 2012

This is the first book to look at deliberate firesetting from a mental health perspective. Part one covers theory and research, including prevalence, relevance of brain dysfunction, developmental aspects and female arsonists. Part two covers practice and law, including legal perspectives on arson, assessment of firesetters, bushfire and wildfires, treatments and interventions, case reports and fire safety in psychiatric care.

1908020377 9781908020376
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