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Criminology
The book examines crime, criminal behavior, and the justice system's response. It covers key criminological theories, the social factors contributing to crime, and the various types of crime, such as white-collar, organized, and violent crime. It also discusses the roles of law enforcement, courts, and corrections, as well as issues like inequality and reform. The book aims to provide a broad understanding of criminology in contemporary society.
- Author
- Lumen Learning
- Publisher
- Lumen Learning
- Source
- LibreTexts
- License
- CC BY-NC-SA
- Language
- EN
- Category
- Basic Sciences
Contents· 14 sections
- 01: The History and Purpose of Criminology
- 1.01: Problems of Definition and Fear of Crime
- 1.02: The Nature and Nurture of Violence
- 02: Theories of Criminology In Practice and Policy
- 2.01: Girls Women Criminality and Activism
- 2.02: Culture Subculture and Crime
- 2.03: War on Terror
- 2.04: Surveillance and Control
- 2.05: Corporate Crimes
- 03: Theories That Characterize Criminology
- 3.01: Chicago School and Differential Association
- 3.02: Masculinities and Crime
- 3.03: Poverty Anomie and Strain
- 3.04: Supplemental- Culture Subculture and Crime