Description
Book SynopsisCriminology is a multi-disciplinary subject - but it doesn't have to be difficult. This book, complete with case studies and key facts, forms a course which will take you from beginner or intermediate level to having a confident grasp of the subject. The book includes: step-by-step explanations to help you grasp new topics or those that have previously confused you; practice questions throughout, to help you embed your learning and improve your confidence; and detailed case studies to consolidate and contextualise your knowledge - all in one great-value book, no need for extra course books or work books.
Chapters include: What is crime? How do we measure crime? Why do people commit crime? How can we prevent crime? How is crime detected? Serial killers; The crimes of the powerful; Political crime; Organized crime; Why do we punish criminals? What is the criminal justice system? The police; The courts; Trial procedure; Prisons; Youth crime; Punishment in the community; The criminal justice system - is it fair? Victimology; Studying Criminology.
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Table of Contents
- : Chapter One - Introduction - what is crime ?
- : Chapter Two - How do we measure crime ?
- : Chapter Three - Why do people commit crime ?
- : Chapter Four - How can we prevent crime ?
- : Chapter Five - How do we detect crime ?
- : Chapter Six - Murders most foul - serial killers
- : Chapter Seven - the crimes of the powerful
- : Chapter Eight - political crime
- : Chapter Nine - organised crime
- : Chapter Ten - Why do we punish criminals ?
- : Chapter Eleven - What is the criminal justice system and what does it consist of ?
- : Chapter Twelve - The police
- : Chapter Thirteen - The courts
- : Chapter Fourteen - Trial procedure
- : Chapter Fifteen - Prisons
- : Chapter Sixteen- Youth justice systems
- : Chapter Seventeen - Punishment in the community
- : Chapter Eighteen - Recidivism - what it is and how do we prevent it ?
- : Chapter Nineteen - Is the criminal justice system fair ?
- : Chapter Twenty - Conclusion
