Theorising the puzzle that is Harold Shipman.

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Theorising the puzzle that is Harold Shipman. / Soothill, K. L.; Wilson, D.
In: Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology, Vol. 16, No. 4, 01.11.2005, p. 685-698.

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Soothill, KL & Wilson, D 2005, 'Theorising the puzzle that is Harold Shipman.', Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology, vol. 16, no. 4, pp. 685-698. https://doi.org/10.1080/14789940500282467

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Soothill, K. L., & Wilson, D. (2005). Theorising the puzzle that is Harold Shipman. Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology, 16(4), 685-698. https://doi.org/10.1080/14789940500282467

Vancouver

Soothill KL, Wilson D. Theorising the puzzle that is Harold Shipman. Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology. 2005 Nov 1;16(4):685-698. doi: 10.1080/14789940500282467

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Soothill, K. L. ; Wilson, D. / Theorising the puzzle that is Harold Shipman. In: Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology. 2005 ; Vol. 16, No. 4. pp. 685-698.

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abstract = "Despite a lengthy inquiry, why the serial killer, Harold Shipman, committed his crimes remains a puzzle. However, the issue still needs to be confronted. This article tries to move beyond the usual individualistic explanations of serial killing towards a wider analysis that embraces a more structural approach whereby we can begin to understand the meaning of serial killing at a societal level. Sadly, we argue that the actions of serial killers can be used to identify social breakdowns.",

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