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What type of science is criminology considered to be according to the text?
What type of science is criminology considered to be according to the text?
- Pure science
- Applied science (correct)
- Natural science
- Formal science
According to George Wilker, why can't criminology be considered a science?
According to George Wilker, why can't criminology be considered a science?
- Lack of universal validity (correct)
- Inadequate environmental research
- Limited field of study
- Too much biological focus
What does Edwin H. Sutherland believe about the future of criminology as a science?
What does Edwin H. Sutherland believe about the future of criminology as a science?
- It will achieve scientific status (correct)
- It will remain a social science
- It will focus on only environmental causes
- It will merge with penology
Why is criminology considered a social science?
Why is criminology considered a social science?
In what way is criminology described as dynamic in the text?
In what way is criminology described as dynamic in the text?
What is the definition of criminology according to Edwin H. Sutherland?
What is the definition of criminology according to Edwin H. Sutherland?
Who can be considered a criminologist according to R.A. 6506?
Who can be considered a criminologist according to R.A. 6506?
What is the origin of the term 'criminology'?
What is the origin of the term 'criminology'?
Which division of Criminology focuses on analyzing the causes of crimes and criminal behavior?
Which division of Criminology focuses on analyzing the causes of crimes and criminal behavior?
Who was the first to use the term 'criminology' in French as 'criminologie'?
Who was the first to use the term 'criminology' in French as 'criminologie'?
Which aspect of Criminology investigates the nature of criminal law and its administration?
Which aspect of Criminology investigates the nature of criminal law and its administration?
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Penology and Criminology
- Penology is the study of the control of crimes and the rehabilitation of offenders.
Nature of Criminology
- Criminology is an applied science, with universally accepted principles and concepts used by other fields of study.
- It is a social science, studying crime as a social phenomenon with a significant impact on society.
- Criminology is dynamic, adapting to changing times and updating its concepts and applications.
Definition of Criminology
- According to Edwin H. Sutherland, criminology is the entire body of knowledge regarding crime as a social phenomenon.
- It includes the process of making laws, breaking laws, and society's reaction to law-breaking.
- Criminology is the scientific study of the causes of crime in relation to individuals and society, who set and define rules and regulations.
Criminologist
- A criminologist is a graduate of the Degree of Criminology, who has passed the examination for criminologists and is registered by the Board of Examiners of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
Origin of the Word "Criminology"
- The term "criminology" comes from the Latin word "crimen", meaning crime, and the Greek word "logos", meaning "to study".
- It was coined by Rafael Garofalo, an Italian Law Professor, in 1885, and used by Paul Topinard, a French Anthropologist, in 1889.
Principal Divisions of Criminology
- Etiology of Crimes: the scientific analysis of the causes of crimes and criminal behavior.
- Sociology of Law: the investigation of the nature of criminal law and its administration.
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