Criminology, Overview

Meredith M. Rountree

doi:10.1016/B978-012373985-8.00043-X

Criminology, Overview

Meredith M. Rountree^*

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Northwestern University School of Law

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This chapter summarizes the historical evolution of theories of crime and criminology. In addition, it outlines the primary philosophies of punishment. It concludes by discussing emerging theories of crime control based on dignity, respect, and community.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, and Conflict
Publisher	Elsevier Inc
Pages	499-506
Number of pages	8
ISBN (Print)	9780123739858
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-012373985-8.00043-X
State	Published - Jan 1 2008

Keywords

Beccaria
Classical criminology
Community policing
Criminal sanctions
Criminology
Death penalty
Deterrence
Incapacitation
Lombroso
Positivism
Prison
Procedural justice
Rational choice theory
Restorative justice
Retribution

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Psychology(all)

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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