Criminology

Criminology

The scientific study of the nature and causes of crime, the behavior of criminals, and the criminal-justice system.

Contributors in Criminology

Criminology

A standard developed by the U. S. Government that requires that electromagnetic emanations from computers designated as "secure" be below levels that would allow radio receiving equipment to "read" ...

felony murder

Sociology; Criminology

A special class of criminal homicide whereby an offender may be charged with first-degree murder whenever his or her criminal activity results in another person's death.

subcultural theory

Sociology; Criminology

A sociological perspective which emphasizes the contribution made by variously socialized cultural groups to the phenomenon of crime.

culture conflict

Sociology; Criminology

A sociological perspective on crime which suggests that the root cause of criminality can be found in a clash of values between variously socialized groups over what is acceptable or proper behavior.

strain theory

Sociology; Criminology

A sociological approach which posits a disjuncture between socially and subculturally sanctioned means and goals as the cause of criminal behavior.

cohort analysis

Sociology; Criminology

A social scientific technique which studies a population that shares common characteristics, over time. Cohort analysis usually begins at birth and traces the development of cohort members until they ...