Controlling crime and achieving justice - the American Society of Criminology 1996 Presidential Address
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The first step in controlling crime is to understand it and once the causes are know appropriate measures could be prescribed. The inability to control crime stems in part from the lack of integrated and multidisciplinary theories that can explain the causes of crime. As the science of criminology developed in the 20th century, it was limited to sociological models with extensive proof but of little use in explaining the causes of crime. However, there has been improvement in the last twenty years in formulating models that go beyond the usual sociological methods.
Publication Name: Criminology
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0011-1384
Year: 1997
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Thoughts on the future of criminology - the American Society of Criminology 1998 Presidential Address
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Criminology is a field of study that is seriously being considered by professionals and academics all over the world. Its relevance has prompted tie-ups with other academic disciplines, thereby giving criminologists important research, government and non-government posts. Incorporation of other disciplines, such as biology, psychology and biochemistry is necessary to further utilize historical criminological studies. This way, there can be a better understanding of criminal behavior, so its adverse effects can be prevented.
Publication Name: Criminology
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0011-1384
Year: 1999
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Our American society of criminology, the world, and the state of the art - the American Society of Criminology 1995 presidential address
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The continuing growth of criminology as a discipline depends on the development of cross-cultural models, globalization, and international macro-analysis. United Nations surveys have identified 19 criminal activities as worldwide problems, including money laundering, terrorism, hijacking, and various types of illegal trafficking and thefts. Criminologists must respond to these problems in an ever-shrinking world with a vision for creating global change and applying the lessons learned from countries with low crime rates.
Publication Name: Criminology
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0011-1384
Year: 1996
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