Subfields of criminology Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

X. The Primacy of Sociology? A. Although many disciplines contribute to criminology, criminologists primarily operate from a sociological perspective 1. This means that many theories of criminal behavior are based in sociology 2. The social problems vs. social responsibility theme used in the text is an example of this B. Not everyone agrees that the sociological perspective should be given increased importance in criminology today 1. Those arguing in favor of the primacy of sociology emph...

In-depth lecture notes for week 2 of Crime, Culture and Social Change lecture, with an essential reading for the semianr presetned at the bottom, answering key questions set by lecturers.