Criminology / by Steven Briggs.
Title:
Criminology / by Steven Briggs.
ISBN:
9781119773191
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Edition:
2nd edition.
Publication Information:
Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2021]
Physical Description:
xvi, 396 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
Defining and measuring crime -- Identifying types of crime -- Figuring out who commits crimes and why -- Fighting crime -- Prosecuting and punishing crime -- The part of tens.
Summary:
" ... shines 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."-- Publisher's description
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OCLC Number:
on1251800391
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