Written by well-known experts, this book employs the general notion of power and control as a central and unifying thesis for understanding why people kill. Presents a classification of homicide theories, examining "the will to kill" from various perspectives. Several case studies are included in each chapter, often well-known examples drawn from recent headlines. Discusses current related controversies such as gun control, the insanity defense, and the death penalty. For anyone interested in criminology.