Criminology And Penology

Criminology is the knowledge regarding crime and criminals and the efforts of society to control and prevent crimes. It is the scientific study of crime and its cure. It involves the study of nature of crime, criminal behaviour, treatment of criminals by way of punishment etc., and also prevention of crimes.

Penology, on the other hand, is a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and treatment of offenders.

Victimology is the scientific study of victimization, including the relationships between victims and offenders, victims and the criminal justice system, and victims and other social groups and institutions, such as the media, businesses and social movements.

The subjects of Criminology, Penology and Victimology are growing fields of law and are subjects of research and hence there is vast scope for higher studies and practice in these subjects.

This book on ‘Criminology and Penology’ covers extensively about crime causation, types of crimes, police and criminal justice system and also about the correctional institutions and crime prevention methods.

The Subject has been presented in the form of essays and in simple and lucid language. At the end of each chapter, previous year university questions have been given to understand the pattern of questions being asked in the university examinations

A thorough study of this book will help the students to get a deep insight about the subject and also master the subject.

The detailed index of chapters, short notes and the previous year university questions with reference answers will be of much help to students in their examination preparations.

This book is also very useful for students who persue MA-Criminology, ML-Criminology and all other courses in criminology and penology.