Forensic and Medico-legal Aspects of Sexual Crimes and Unusual Sexual Practices

From sexual abuse and fetishism to necrophilia and sadomasochism, this unique volume identifies fourteen classifications of unusual sexual pathologies. Emphasizing the physical and psychological aspects of sexuality itself, the book presents detailed comparisons of legal and medical definitions, historical aspects, current incidence, and geographical prevalence of these offenses. It also explores the potential causes, discussing etiological theories and reviewing psychopathology. Highlighting the cross-cultural nature of the forensic aspects of human sexuality, the book examines various case studies in the context of international legislation. It also covers minor aberrant behavior such as coprolalia and troilism.

Sexual Crimes: An Overview. Rape. Bestiality. Fetishism. Sadism and Masochism. Pederasty and Pedophilia. Exhibitionism, Indecent Exposure, Voyeurism and Frottage. Transvestism and Transsexualism. Sexual Harassment in the Workplace. Sexual Asphyxia. Necrophilia and Necrophagia. Pornography. Incest. Prostitution. Child Sexual Abuse. Miscellaneous Sexual Crimes and Perversions.