Course description

Comparative criminology is concerned with the study of crime and criminal justice systems across geo-political, historical and cultural contexts. The aim is to understand the similarities and differences in how societies respond to crime and explore the traditions, processes, histories and geographies that influence crime and its control. Using tools and frameworks for comparative analysis and a mix of methodological approaches the course will examine comparative research through a range of case studies in criminal justice policies and examine the cultural appropriateness of criminological theories to understanding the occurrence of crime.

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