Год выпуска: 2009 Автор: Steven Briggs Издательство: Страниц: 384 ISBN: 9780470396964
Описание
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...
