TY  - BOOK
AU  - Joyce,Peter
AU  - Laverick,Wendy
TI  - Criminology: A complete introduction 
SN  - 9781529397970
AV  - HV6025 .J693 2020
U1  - 364 23
PY  - 2020///]
CY  - London
PB  - Teach Yourself
KW  - Criminology
KW  - Criminologie
KW  - criminology
KW  - aat
KW  - fast
N1  - Includes index; Includes bibliographical references and index; 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 -- Organized crime -- New and emerging forms of criminality -- Victims of crime -- Why do we punish criminals? -- What is the criminal justice system? -- The police -- The courts -- Trial procedure -- Prisons -- Youth crime and youth justice systems -- Punishment in the community -- Recidivism -- what is it and how can we prevent it? -- The criminal justice system -- is it fair? -- Studying criminology
N2  - Criminology 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 embed your learning and improve your confidence; and detailed case studies to consolidate and contextualize your knowledge - all in one great-value book, with no need for extra course books or workbooks
ER  -