Criminal Law and Criminology

Description

Criminology is the study (or scientific study) of criminal behaviour on the individual and social levels. It includes the study of the causes, correction and prevention of criminal behaviour. Criminal law defines what constitutes a crime and prescribes the punishment for criminal behavior. Criminology examines the nature, causes, and consequences of criminal behavior from a social scientific perspective. This book covers the fundamentals of criminal law and criminology, including the elements of crime, criminal justice processes, theories of crime, criminal behavior, and crime prevention strategies. It is an excellent resource for students and professionals in the fields of criminal justice, criminology, and law.