Applied Criminology Umesh Kumar

This publication titled, "Applied Criminology" provides readers with an introductory overview of applied criminology. An institutional perspective on applied criminology is given. An overview of various theories of crime is provided herein. The listing and analysis of other criminological theories are done. An applied criminology perspective on different types of crimes, criminality and crime prevention laws are given. A case study from India dealing with female crime and criminality is dealt.

Contents: Applied Criminology: An Institutional Perspective; Various Theories of Crime: An Overview; Other Criminological Theories: Listing and Analysis; Different Types of Crimes, Criminality and Crime Prevention Laws: An Applied Criminology Perspective; Female Crime and Criminality: A Case Study from India.

Prof. Umesh Kumar, is currently the Head of Dept. of Sociology, S.S.V. College, Kahalgaon, a Constituent Unit of Tilka Manjhi Bhaghalpur University (TMBU). He possesses a long academic career and has been a prolific editor of social science books and journals. He regularly participates in national and international seminars, symposiums, workshops, round table discussions and training programmes.