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Sociology
The study of societies and how they are shaped by people. It also concerns itself with how society affects the behavior of the individuals that are part of them.
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mores
Sociology; Criminology
Are behavioral proscriptions covering potentially serious violations of a group's values, and would probably include strictures against murder, rape, and robbery. See also ...
arson
Sociology; Criminology
Any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, ...
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA)
Sociology; Criminology
An law enforcement agency established under title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1967.
occupational crime
Sociology; Criminology
Any act punishable by law which is committed through opportunity created in the course of an occupation that is legal.
computer-related crime
Sociology; Criminology
Any illegal act for which knowledge of computer technology is involved for its investigation, perpetration, or prosecution.
computer abuse
Sociology; Criminology
Any incident without color of right associated with computer technology in which a victim suffered or could have suffered loss and/or a perpetrator by intention made or could have ...
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