Rasha Barrage Livres

Have you always wanted to know what makes an ordinary person commit a crime? Explore the dark side of human nature with this illuminating beginner's guide to criminology. There are few subjects more compelling or divisive than criminology. Whether crime dominates the headlines or just the subject of your latest boxset, our animal instincts have always drawn us to darkness and danger. This pocket-sized introduction includes accessible primers on the key criminological thinkers, themes and theories, including: · How disciplines such as economics, psychology and sociology have informed criminological study and our understanding of crime · Why some individuals are more or less likely to engage in criminal behaviour · The biggest issues facing contemporary society, such as cybercrime, gendered crime and hate crime From understanding criminal motivation to how crime is policed and prevented, there has never been a more important moment to grasp how crime affects our lives today and how it might tomorrow.

This illuminating little book will introduce you to the key thinkers, themes and theories you need to know to understand the development of human beings, and how our history has informed the way we live today. A perfect gift for anyone taking their first steps into the world of anthropology, as well as for those who want to brush up their knowledge.