Criminology for Dummies
Your thorough guide to comprehending and combating crime
Are you fascinated by criminology, forensics, and detective work? This you-are-there guide takes you deep into the world of crime, giving you a better understanding of the dark recesses of the criminal mind and how law enforcement officials investigate crime. You'll gain real-world knowledge of the reasons for and consequences of crime, the way society responds to it, and, most important, how crime can be prevented.
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Enter the world of crime understand what crime is, how it is measured, and the various ways crime affects victims and society
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Identify different types of crime from white-collar crime to organized crime to terrorism, examine the nature of crime and why certain criminals are attracted to specific crimes
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Know who commits crimes, and why explore different theories that attempt to explain why people commit crimes
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Take it to the streets follow law enforcement officials and federal agencies as they chase and apprehend the bad guys
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Seek justice meet the key players in the criminal justice system and see why and how the guilty are punished
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Deal with juveniles know the differences between adult and juvenile systems, realize why youths are treated differently, and review modern methods for treatment
Open the book and find:
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Common criminal traits
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The causes of violent crimes
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Recent efforts to secure victims' rights
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The processes used to solve crimes
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A step-by-step walkthrough of the criminal justice process
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Ways to recognize and fight back against crime
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Jobs in the criminal justice field
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Ten notorious, unsolved crimes
| Author | Steven Briggs |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Number Of Pages | 368 |
| Publication Country | United States of America |
| Condition | New |