{"product_id":"criminology-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Criminology for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteven Briggs\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the world of crime and punishment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolice, forensics, and detective stories dominate our TV screens and bookshelves--from fictional portrayals such as \u003ci\u003eSilence of the Lambs \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Law and Order\u003c\/i\u003e to lurid accounts of real-life super-criminals like Pablo Escobar and Al Capone. As well as being horribly fascinating, knowledge of what makes criminals tick is crucial to governments, who spend billions of dollars each year trying to keep their people safe. Criminology brings disciplines like psychology, biology, and economics together to help police and society solve crimes--and to prevent them before they even happen.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe new edition of \u003ci\u003eCriminology For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eshines a light into the dark recesses of the criminal mind and goes behind-the-scenes with society's response to crime, putting you right on the mean streets with cops and criminals alike. Along the way, you'll learn everything a rookie needs to survive, including basic definitions of what a crime is and how it's measured; common criminal motivations, thinking, and traits; elementary crime-solving techniques; the effects on and rights of victims; and more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand types of crime, from white-collar to organized to terror attacks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFollow law-enforcement officials and agencies as they hunt the bad guys\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMeet key players in criminal justice and see how and why the guilty are punished\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCheck out jobs in the field\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you plan to enter the criminal justice field or just want to know more about what turns some people to the dark side--and how the thin blue line fights back--this is your perfect guide to criminology basics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSleuth your way through the world of crime\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre you fascinated by detective work, police forensics, and the dark recesses of the criminal mind? Have you considered a career in criminal justice? This book will take you on a tour of crime and society's response to it. You'll follow along with law enforcement to identify, prosecute, and prevent crimes of all types--including today's internet crime, drug crime, and race issues. \u003ci\u003eCriminology For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is a no-nonsense guide that puts you in the middle of the action, so you can find the truth and seek justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside. . .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cli\u003eDefine and measure criminal behavior, from violence to white-collar crime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn the personal and societal factors that lead to crime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore criminal justice and the prison system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig into special topics - juvenile justice, terrorism, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteven Briggs\u003c\/b\u003e is a nationally recognized expert on crime. He has worked in the judicial and executive branches of government, prosecuted cases at the local, state, and federal level, and run a statewide law enforcement agency. He has lectured internationally on a variety of criminal justice topics, and in his spare time is an award-winning writer of crime fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.02 x 9.13 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 18, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47736687001859,"sku":"9781119773191","price":294.04,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/9310\/7359\/files\/NVlCdG5RdG9aT2tXelpodmZ0NXl1Zz09.webp?v=1770925901","url":"https:\/\/annizon.com\/en-hk\/products\/criminology-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"annizon.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}