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Firesetting and mental health : theory, research and practice

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Dickens, G L (ed)

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Publication details: London Royal College of Psychiatrists 2012ISBN:

1908020377
9781908020376

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Summary: 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.

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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.

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