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.

● 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

● And more

© 2019 Tantor Media (Luisterboek): 9781541430396

Publicatiedatum

Luisterboek: 15 oktober 2019