{"product_id":"criminology-for-dummies","title":"Criminology For Dummies","description":"Your thorough guide to comprehending and combating crime\nAre 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.\nEnter the world of crime — understand what crime is, how it is measured, and the various ways crime affects victims and society\nIdentify 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\nKnow who commits crimes, and why — explore different theories that attempt to explain why people commit crimes\nTake it to the streets — follow law enforcement officials and federal agencies as they chase and apprehend the bad guys\nSeek justice — meet the key players in the criminal justice system and see why and how the guilty are punished\nDeal with juveniles — know the differences between adult and juvenile systems, realize why youths are treated differently, and review modern methods for treatment\nOpen the book and find:\nCommon criminal traits\nThe causes of violent crimes\nRecent efforts to secure victims' rights\nThe processes used to solve crimes\nA step-by-step walkthrough of the criminal justice process\nWays to recognize and fight back against crime\nJobs in the criminal justice field\nTen notorious, unsolved crimes\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0470396962\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0470396962.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Briggs, Steven\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41602409824314,"sku":"DBV.0470396962.G","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0470396962-0.jpg?v=1787106944","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/criminology-for-dummies","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}