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Criminology for Dummies

By: Steven Briggs
Narrated by: Rick Adamson
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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.
  • And more...
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Not relevant for the UK as it solely based on US crimes and statistics. Although it is thorough with ite delivery and the examples are relevant in the US.

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