Explore the world of crime and punishment Police forensics and detective stories dominate our
TV screens and bookshelves--from fictional portrayals such as Silence of the Lambs and Law and
Order 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. The new edition of Criminology For Dummies
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
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definitions of what a crime is and how it's measured common criminal motivations thinking
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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.
