Criminology

2 books

Scientific study of crime, criminal behavior, and criminal justice systems. Examines causes of crime and effectiveness of social control mechanisms.

Goals

To understand crime through sociological frameworks. To analyze causes of criminal behavior at individual and societal levels. To examine criminal justice institutions and policies. To evaluate crime prevention strategies and explore relationships between crime, inequality, and social structure.

Books

  • Cover of The Anatomy Of Motive

    The Anatomy Of Motive

    John E. Douglas, Mark Olshaker, 1999

  • Cover of Punished

    Punished

    Victor M. Rios, 2011

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