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Criminology for Dummies
Author: Steven Briggs
Narrator: Rick Adamson
Unabridged: 14 hr 52 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Tantor Media
Published: 10/15/2019
Categories: Nonfiction, Social Science, Criminology
Synopsis
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
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
