Criminology Fundamentals
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What does the term 'criminology' refer to?

The term 'criminology' refers to the study of crime and criminals, particularly their behavior, as well as the scientific investigation of crime.

What is the etymology of the word 'criminology'?

The word 'criminology' is derived from the Latin word 'crimen', meaning accusation, and the Greek word 'logia', meaning the study of.

Who coined the term 'criminologia'?

Rafael Garofalo, an Italian Law Professor, coined the term 'criminologia' in 1885.

In which year did Paul Topinard, a French Anthropologist, use the term 'criminologie' for the first time?

<p>Paul Topinard used the term 'criminologie' for the first time in 1889.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Edward Sutherland, how does he define criminology?

<p>Edward Sutherland defines criminology as the body of knowledge regarding the social problem of crime.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which language does the word 'criminology' originate from?

<p>Latin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What part of speech is 'criminology'?

<p>Noun</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'criminological' mean?

<p>Related to crime and criminals</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who used the term 'criminologie' for the first time in French?

<p>Paul Topinard</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of criminology according to Donald Cressey?

<p>The delinquency and crime as a social phenomenon</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Criminology: Definition and Origin

  • Criminology is the study of crime, derived from the Latin word "crimen" meaning accusation and the Greek word "logia" meaning the study of.
  • Criminology is a noun, referring to the study of crime and criminals, especially their behavior, and can be countable or uncountable with the plural form being "criminologies".
  • The adjective form is "criminological", and the adverb form is "criminologically".
  • The term "criminology" was first coined by Italian Law Professor Rafael Garofalo in 1885, and was later used in French as "criminologie" by French Anthropologist Paul Topinard in 1889.

Definitions of Criminology

  • According to Edward Sutherland, criminology is the body of knowledge regarding the social problem of crime.
  • According to Donald Cressey, criminology is the body of knowledge regarding delinquency and crime as a social phenomenon, including the process of law-making, law-breaking, and the reaction to law-breaking.

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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of criminology with this Crim 1 Midterm Exam Reviewer. Learn about the etymology of the word criminology and its significance in understanding crime and criminal behavior. Perfect for students studying criminology or anyone interested in the study of crime.

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