Reik, Theodor, 1888-1969.

The compulsion to confess : on the psychoanalysis of crime and punishment / [electronic resource] by Theodor Reik. - New York : Farrar, Straus and Cudahy, 1959. - xii, 493 p. ; 22 cm.

Translation of Geständniszwang and Strafbedürfnis, and other works.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 477-493).

The unknown murderer -- The compulsion to confess -- The shock of thought -- Freud's view on capital punishment.

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45010440R DNLM


Criminal psychology.
Criminal investigation.
Confession (Law)
Guilt.
Psychoanalysis.

HV6080 / .R393

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WM 460 / R361c 1959