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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 crimesProduct Identifiers
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons INC International Concepts
ISBN-139780470396964
eBay Product ID (ePID)92088022
Product Key Features
Number of Pages384 Pages
Publication NameCriminology for Dummies
LanguageEnglish
SubjectCriminology
Publication Year2009
TypeTextbook
AuthorSteven Briggs
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height235 mm
Item Weight506 g
Item Width192 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorSteven Briggs
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- 09 Mar, 2021
Excellent interesting resource on Criminology.
Excellent book on Criminology, easy resource and set out for easy retention of the subject. I would highly recommend this book to any intending studying this subject.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Apr, 2022
Great book
Very informative for first year students.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 15 May, 2022
Helpful book
Interesting reading to assist my criminology course.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Nov, 2017
Good item
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- 31 May, 2024
Not read yet but looks interesting, though very American
Not read yet but looks interesting, though very AmericanVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 15 Feb, 2020
Good quality
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- 11 May, 2024
Very happy
Very happyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 17 Jun, 2020
Great read
Really enjoyed it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Dec, 2016
Great book
My daughter is doing this subject for her GCSE'S so I'm hoping this will help her along the way. ThankyouVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
