Michael Farrell Bücher

A political history of Northern Ireland is reprinted here. Michael Farrell charts the story of Northern Ireland from its violent birth to its violent present. He describes the bloody pogroms with which the Unionist leaders, armed and financed by Britain, established their state. He records the fruitless efforts of the Catholics in and out of parliament, to redress their grievances. He shows how, in every decade, they have been driven to armed revolt. And he describes the few great moments of working-class solidarity and the way Unionist leaders crushed the working-class movement with sectarian politics. Farrell argues that this crisis can only be resolved by British withdrawal and an end to partition.

Farrell wrote only one book, spent all his life doing so, told everybody about it incessantly, didn't live long enough to finish it and startled everybody with its excellence when it appeared. The book centres on the 1916 period and addresses the confusion in the minds of young men who have not yet discriminated between the relative importance of patriotism and personal survival. One of the most irritating questions that all novelists have to field is, "How autobiographical is your book?" In Michael Farrell's case the answer feels as though it must be, "totally" but as he's not here to speak for himself let us accept it for the stirring fiction he intended to create. - Frank Delaney in The Guardian

Focusing on the assessment of severe mental disorders in homicide cases, this book combines theory, research, and demographic data with real-life case examples and inquiry reports. It emphasizes the importance of understanding these disorders to enhance risk reduction and prevention strategies, offering practical approaches for professionals in the field.

Focusing on serial homicidal poisonings, this book enhances understanding of poisons and their perpetrators through global case studies. It defines essential terms and explores theories related to serial homicide, while analyzing the characteristics of both poisoners and their victims. Additionally, it addresses the unique issue of healthcare-related serial poisonings. The work aims to establish a framework for a criminology specifically dedicated to serial poisoning homicides, offering insights into this often-overlooked area of crime.

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.

The revised third edition provides an accessible exploration of specific learning difficulties, making it a valuable resource for both professionals and students. It aims to demystify dyslexia and other learning challenges, offering practical insights and strategies to enhance understanding and support.

Focusing on the complexities surrounding schizophrenia, this book addresses critical debates within psychiatry, highlighting both valid criticisms and common misconceptions. It aims to clarify misunderstandings and provide a nuanced perspective on the treatment and perception of schizophrenia, ultimately contributing to a more informed discussion about mental health.

Fugitive: The Michael Lynn Story is a fast-paced and thrilling journey into the mind of a reluctant fugitive brought down by his own insatiable greed. This is investigative journalism at its most compelling, placing the reader at the heart of the relentless global manhunt for fugitive Irish lawyer Michael Lynn and his stolen millions, and the trials that saw him finally brought to justice. Facing accusations of massive fraud in 2007, Lynn secretly boards a flight at Dublin Airport and vanishes. With him goes all trace of the millions he secured from Irish banks and clients. Millions more, entrusted to Lynn by everyday investors for dream holiday homes abroad, is also missing. A month later, dogged investigative journalist Michael O'Farrell is on his tail, tasked with tracking Lynn down. From the Algarve to the Black Sea and beyond, O'Farrell pursues his prey until he finally corners Lynn, who agrees to speak to him. However, Lynn continues to avoid the Irish authorities, even spending five years in a hellish Brazilian prison fighting extradition. Now, sixteen years after he first went on the run, he is finally being brought to justice. This is a truly extraordinary tale of tension-filled encounters involving shadowy fixers, violent Mafia villains, international law organisations, suited, corporate crooks, and the man who thought he could outsmart them all, Michael Lynn.