CRIM 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Criminology, Social Forces, Frontal Lobe
19 Sep 2016
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Oxford reference dictionary - defines criminology as scientific study of crime . Criminology - study of crime & criminal behavior defined by reference to criminal law. Development of new program at ubc announced in 1951. Deviance - behavior differing from accepted social norms. Urbanization & industrialization key feature of social life in: Migration took place from rural areas to urban. Practice of capital punishment started receiving criticism. Demographics - statistical data relating to characteristics of population. Crime-prone years - 15 years to 34 years old. Correlation - finding that 2 measurable phenomena occur together. Forensic entomology - study of insects to assist in legal investigations. Insects found on corpse can help identify facts about time & place of death. Also draws on fields of chemistry & biology. Psychology - tends to focus on criminal. Tries to classify & predict risk of reoffending. Evaluates effectiveness of various forms of rehabilitation/treatment. Sociological analyses of crime - focus on social order.
