Crime Signals: How to Spot a Criminal Before You Become a Victim

ISBN: 0312362196

Author: Givens, David

Condition: New

Crime Signals helps you stop crime before it starts. David Givens, one of the nation's foremost experts in nonverbal communication, offers a fascinating and instructive look at crime, and into the tell-tale signs that give away all offenders-if you're trained to see them.From the signals of a swindler to the warning signs that experts use to help thwart terrorism and violent crime, this book breaks down a criminal's body language into clear recognizable symbols: What does it mean if an assailant's face turns suddenly pale? Is a pat on the arm from a salesman a sign of sincerity, or an indication that you're about to get scammed? Does a liar make fewer hand gestures while they're lying-or more? If an aggressor shrugs his shoulders, should you be afraid?This is the first book to offer a comprehensive guide to the body language of criminals. With amazing stories and instructive steps, it will change the way you view the world.