Criminology : a complete introduction
Joyce, Peter2012
Book
Covering different types of crime, from serial killings to white collar, political and organized crime, this book starts by exploring how crime is defined and measured. It then considers the reasons why people commit crime and how it can be prevented. The second half of the book hones in on criminal justice systems and examines the role of police, the courts and prisons.
Main title:
Criminology : a complete introduction / Peter Joyce.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Teach Yourself, 2012.
Collation:
ix, 324 p. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: New York: McGraw-Hill.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781444170238 (pbk)
Dewey class:
364A364JOY
Language:
English
BRN:
230992