Criminology & Types of Crimes
Criminology is the study of crime as a social phenomenon, including the causes and consequences of crime, criminal behavior, as well as the development of, and impact of laws. Research in criminology applies the scientific method to test hypotheses and ultimately develop theories that help explain the causes and other aspects of crime. Though both deal with crime, criminology differs from criminal justice in that latter focuses on the components of the justice system including police, courts, and corrections.
Definitions of crimes will vary from place to place, in accordance to the cultural norms and mores, but may be broadly classified as:
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Blue-collar crime
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Corporate crime
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Organized crime
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Political crime
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Public order crime
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State crime
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State-corporate crime
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White-collar crime.
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