Criminology: A complete introduction by Peter Joyce (English) Paperback Book

Description: Criminology by Peter Joyce, Wendy Laverick The book covers all areas of criminology, and each chapter includes explanations to help you learn the skills you need. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Criminology is a multi-disciplinary subject - but it doesnt 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.The Complete Introduction series from Teach Yourself is the ultimate one-stop guide for anyone wanting a comprehensive and accessible entry point into subjects as diverse as philosophy, mathematics, economics, Shakespeare and physics. Loved by students and perfect for general readers who simply want to learn more about the world around them, these books are your first choice for discovering something new. Author Biography Peter Joyce is Visiting Professor in Criminology at Glyndwr University. He is widely published in Criminology and Politics, specialising in policing and the policing of protest. He served as a member of the Independent Police Ethics Committee in the Greater Manchester Police Force Area between 2014 and 2018.Dr Wendy Laverick is a senior lecturer in Criminology at Manchester Metropolitan University. She is currently developing an international research profile on transnational crime, hate crime and gender and policing scholarship and is the author of Global Injustice and Crime Control (Routledge, 2016). 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 Long Description Criminology is a multi-disciplinary subject - but it doesnt 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.The Complete Introduction series from Teach Yourself is the ultimate one-stop guide for anyone wanting a comprehensive and accessible entry point into subjects as diverse as philosophy, mathematics, economics, Shakespeare and physics. Loved by students and perfect for general readers who simply want to learn more about the world around them, these books are your first choice for discovering something new. Promotional "Headline" The book covers all areas of criminology, and each chapter includes explanations to help you learn the skills you need. Details ISBN1529397979 Author Wendy Laverick Year 2020 ISBN-10 1529397979 ISBN-13 9781529397970 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Series Teach Yourself DEWEY 364 Publication Date 2020-03-05 Pages 336 Publisher John Murray Press Subtitle A complete introduction Language English UK Release Date 2020-03-05 Imprint Teach Yourself Books Audience Tertiary & Higher Education NZ Release Date 2020-06-29 AU Release Date 2020-06-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:127248636;

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