Criminology for Dummies

Steven Briggs

Oct 2019 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Rick Adamson

About this audiobook

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. ● Enter the world of crime-understand what crime is, how it is measured, and the various ways crime affects victims and society ● 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 ● Know who commits crimes, and why-explore different theories that attempt to explain why people commit crimes ● Take it to the streets-follow law enforcement officials and federal agencies as they chase and apprehend the bad guys ● And more

About the author

Steven Briggs is a career prosecutor and nationally recognized lecturer on law enforcement and criminal law topics. He has trained many organizations, including the National District Attorneys Association, the National White Collar Crime Center, and the Russian-American Rule of Law Consortium.

Rick Adamson is an Audie Award winner for his work on In a Heartbeat by Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy (with Sally Jenkins) of The Blind Side fame. Also the winner of several ALA awards and a Harper Audio Grammy nominee, Rick has been a narrator for twenty-five years. Originally from Maryland, he now lives in New Jersey.