Criminology For Dummies

Sleuth your way through the world of crime

Are you fascinated by detective work, police forensics, and the dark recesses of the criminal mind? Have you considered a career in criminal justice? This book will take you on a tour of crime and society's response to it. You'll follow along with law enforcement to identify, prosecute, and prevent crimes of all types-including today's internet crime, drug crime, and race issues. Criminology For Dummies is a no-nonsense guide that puts you in the middle of the action, so you can find the truth and seek justice.

Inside. . .

• Define and measure criminal behavior, from violence to white-collar crime
• Learn the personal and societal factors that lead to crime
• Explore criminal justice and the prison system
• Dig into special topics - juvenile justice, terrorism, and more