This book investigates the complex phenomenon of stalking, a behavior with profound psychological and social implications. As the first scholarly work dedicated to stalking, it compiles insights from leading researchers across various disciplines. The book examines stalking through social, psychiatric, psychological, and behavioral lenses, presenting new thinking and data on its diverse manifestations, including threats, pursuit patterns, diagnostic considerations, offender-victim typologies, cyberstalking, and its connections to domestic violence and the stalking of public figures.

As the first scholarly book on stalking, this text is considered a landmark contribution to the field. It draws on the expertise of virtually all major researchers, offering a comprehensive exploration from multiple perspectives. The inclusion of practical advice for victims and examples from high-profile cases makes it a valuable resource for both professionals and the general public interested in understanding this ominous social behavior.