TLBO Criminology_SAMPLE PAGES.indd 2-3 27/07/2023 15:03TLBO Criminology_SAMPLE PAGES.indd 4-5 27/07/2023 15:03The Little Book of CriminologyA Pocket Guide to the Study ofCrime and Criminal MindsRasha BarrageISBN: 9781837993024£6.99148x105mm144ppPaperback13/06/2024Rights and Sales Territories: WorldHave you always wanted to know what makes an ordinary person commit a crime?Explore the dark side of human nature with this beginner’s guide to criminology.From understanding criminal motivation to how crime is policed and prevented,there has never been a more important moment to grasp how crime affects ourlives today and how it might tomorrow.Key Selling Points:• A new addition to the accessible The Little Book of... series, this is the perfectintroduction and overview of important criminologists and their key theories.• This pocket guide is ideal for both those new to the subject as well as thosewho want to brush up their knowledge.• Another successful book in this series, The Little Book of Psychology (ISBN:9781786858078), has sold over 76,000 copies.CrimeDevianceThe term “criminology” is a combination of the Latin“crimen”, meaning accusation, and the Greek “logiā”meaning the study of. Today, criminology is knownas the scientific study of crime. As one of the largestan intentional act or omission in violation ofcriminal law… committed without defense orjustification, and sanctioned by the statePaul TappanCriminological research goes beyond crime and exploresall actions that wander from the norm. Some studies focuson rebellious behaviour, or “deviants” – those who dare tobreak social rules or group expectations. Deviance can becriminal or non-criminal, and its definition varies acrossWHAT ISCRIMINOLOGY?and fastest-growing branches of Sociology, it explorescrime as a social rather than a legal phenomenon.Lawyers are concerned with the content of the law,legal process and if an individual has committed aspecific offence. Instead, criminologists investigatewhy people engage in illegal behaviour, when actionsare outlawed and how to prevent offending generally.This chapter sets out the meaning of crime andintroduces you to the science and research that definesthe discipline. The different elements of a crime willbe explained, like intent and harm, to understandhow the different parts shape criminological theories.The presentation of crime in the media will alsobe discussed, and how it can influence the criminaljustice system. With a clearer understanding of thediscipline, you will see how criminologists play aA crime is an act that violates criminal law, like murder ortheft. Unlike torts, which are wrongful acts against privateindividuals (that can lead to civil action, like negligence),crime relates to offences against the public or the state.This means the classification of crimes and responses tothem depend on the culture and the political environmentof each society. These differences are all decided andenforced by people, and this is why criminology falls underthe umbrella discipline of Sociology. Criminologists lookbeyond the strict legal definition of crime and examinethe social/cultural roots of crime and criminalization andhow states respond to deviant behaviour. therefore comesabout when large numbers of people break social patternsand create movements.cultures. Formal deviant behaviour refers to actions thatviolate formal laws, while informal deviant behaviourrefers to actions that violate social norms. All forms ofdeviance can result in negative consequences. For example,if you break the law, you could be fined or arrested, and ifyou break social etiquette, you may be ostracized by yourpeers. Studying deviance helps criminologists understandhow social control operates and the way cultural normsshape individual behaviour.NORMSSocial norms are unwritten rules that guide yourconduct in society (e.g., not standing too close tostrangers). Normative crimes are acts that offend acentral part in challenging and disrupting society’smoral code of behaviour, like keeping cash foundapproach to crime.in the street or making personal calls at work.2u3u u4 530 GENERAL INTEREST
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