Introduction to criminology is a course that provides an overview of the study of crime and criminal behavior. This includes a focus on the theories, policies, and practices related to the prevention, control, and treatment of crime. The course covers topics such as the nature and extent of crime, theories of criminal behavior (such as classical, biological, and psychological perspectives), the role of the criminal justice system, and types of crime (such as property, violent, and white-collar crime). One key theme of the course is the interdisciplinary nature of criminology. The field draws on insights from psychology, sociology, law, and other disciplines to understand the causes and consequences of crime. The course also highlights how criminology operates at different levels of analysis, from individual-level factors that contribute to criminality to macro-level forces that shape crime rates across regions and countries. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to critically evaluate the strengths and limitations of different criminological theories and to consider how these theories can inform policy and practice in the criminal justice system. In this book we discuss topics such as: Introduction: Definition of Criminology, Purpose of Study, Brief History of Criminology, Importance in Society Understanding Crime: Types of Crime, Theories of Crime, Factors Affecting Criminal Behavior, Criminal Justice System Criminal Justice System: Law Enforcement, Courts and Sentencing, Corrections and Rehabilitation Types of Crime: Violent Crime, Property Crime, White Collar Crime, Cyber Crime Major Theories of Crime: Classical Theory of criminology, Biological Theory, Psychological Theory, Sociological Theory Factors Affecting Criminal Behavior: Individual Factors, Social Factors, Economic Factors, Environmental Factors Prevention and Control of Crime: Crime Prevention Strategies, Control of Crime, Punishment and Deterrence Contemporary Issues in Criminology: Exploring Race and Crime, Gender and Crime, Emerging Technologies and Crime and Global Issues in Criminology Future Directions in Criminology: Future Directions in Criminology. Quizzes are provided at the end of each section.