Criminology For Dummies

Criminology For Dummies

<p>Your thorough guide to comprehending and combating crime</p><p>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.<ul> <li><p>Enter the world of crime €" understand what crime is, how it is measured, and the various ways crime affects victims and society</li> <li><p>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 </li> <li><p>Know who commits crimes, and why €" explore different theories that attempt to explain why people commit crimes</li> <li><p>Take it to the streets €" follow law enforcement officials and federal agencies as they chase and apprehend the bad guys</li> <li><p>Seek justice €" meet the key players in the criminal justice system and see why and how the guilty are punished</li> <li><p>Deal with juveniles €" know the differences between adult and juvenile systems, realize why youths are treated differently, and review modern methods for treatment</li></ul><p>Open the book and find:<ul> <li><p>Common criminal traits</li> <li><p>The causes of violent crimes </li> <li><p>Recent efforts to secure victims' rights</li> <li><p>The processes used to solve crimes</li> <li><p>A step-by-step walkthrough of the criminal justice process </li> <li><p>Ways to recognize and fight back against crime</li> <li><p>Jobs in the criminal justice field</li> <li><p>Ten notorious, unsolved crimes</li></ul>