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.

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  Enter the world of crime — understand what crime is, how it
  is measured, and the various ways crime affects victims and
  society

  
  


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  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

  
  


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  Know who commits crimes, and why — explore different
  theories that attempt to explain why people commit crimes

  
  


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  Take it to the streets — follow law enforcement officials
  and federal agencies as they chase and apprehend the bad guys

  
  


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  Seek justice — meet the key players in the criminal justice
  system and see why and how the guilty are punished

  
  


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  Deal with juveniles — know the differences between adult
  and juvenile systems, realize why youths are treated differently,
  and review modern methods for treatment

  
  

Open the book and find:

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  Common criminal traits

  
  


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  The causes of violent crimes

  
  


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  Recent efforts to secure victims' rights

  
  


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  The processes used to solve crimes

  
  


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  A step-by-step walkthrough of the criminal justice process

  
  


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  Ways to recognize and fight back against crime

  
  


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  Jobs in the criminal justice field

  
  


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  Ten notorious, unsolved crimes