Criminology For Dummies
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Crimes & Criminals, Criminology
| Author: | Steven Briggs | ISBN: | 9781118052662 |
| Publisher: | Wiley | Publication: | February 4, 2011 |
| Imprint: | For Dummies | Language: | English |
| Author: | Steven Briggs |
| ISBN: | 9781118052662 |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Publication: | February 4, 2011 |
| Imprint: | For Dummies |
| Language: | English |
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.
- Enter the world of crime — understand what crime is, how it is measured, and the various ways crime affects victims and society
- 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
- Know who commits crimes, and why — explore different theories that attempt to explain why people commit crimes
- Take it to the streets — follow law enforcement officials and federal agencies as they chase and apprehend the bad guys
- Seek justice — meet the key players in the criminal justice system and see why and how the guilty are punished
- 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:
- Common criminal traits
- The causes of violent crimes
- Recent efforts to secure victims' rights
- The processes used to solve crimes
- A step-by-step walkthrough of the criminal justice process
- Ways to recognize and fight back against crime
- Jobs in the criminal justice field
- Ten notorious, unsolved crimes
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.
- Enter the world of crime — understand what crime is, how it is measured, and the various ways crime affects victims and society
- 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
- Know who commits crimes, and why — explore different theories that attempt to explain why people commit crimes
- Take it to the streets — follow law enforcement officials and federal agencies as they chase and apprehend the bad guys
- Seek justice — meet the key players in the criminal justice system and see why and how the guilty are punished
- 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:
- Common criminal traits
- The causes of violent crimes
- Recent efforts to secure victims' rights
- The processes used to solve crimes
- A step-by-step walkthrough of the criminal justice process
- Ways to recognize and fight back against crime
- Jobs in the criminal justice field
- Ten notorious, unsolved crimes
