Criminology of Poisoning Contexts

Focusing on the theme of poisoning within international conflict, this book delves into its use in warfare, terrorism, and various criminal acts, including healthcare-related serial poisoning and capital punishment. It presents a range of international case studies, such as the Skripal poisoning and the Tokyo subway attacks, analyzing the dynamics of means, motive, opportunity, and the perpetrator-victim relationship. The work aims to inform prevention strategies through the lens of Situational Crime Prevention, appealing to students and professionals in criminology and criminal justice.