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Kanibalizm z punktu widzenia kryminologii
Cannibalism from the point of view of criminology

Author(s): Roksana Turek
Subject(s): Criminal Law, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Criminology, Sociology of Law
Published by: Polskie Towarzystwo Kryminologiczne im. prof. Stanisława Batawii
Keywords: cannibalism; lust murder; homicide; sadism; paranoid schizophrenia; necrophagy;

Summary/Abstract: Cannibalism is one of the few phenomena that arouses both fascination and repugnance at the same time. It is found in many species of animals. Cannibalism itself, while not common in humans, can be easily passed over in many cultures and circumstances. It occurs in many texts of culture, has a ritual basis typical of various rituals, but appears in some so-called urgent necessity, which results from the extreme region. Cannibalism also occurs in murders with sexual motives and in murders with psychotic motives, which is confirmed by world casuistry.

  • Issue Year: 2023
  • Issue No: 30
  • Page Range: 57-71
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish
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