The book presents a defense of Classical theory of criminology which is now largely marginalized. The Classical approach remains relevant for the contemporary problems of criminal justice. A reader will find a critical examination of different schools of criminology as well as criminological initiatives within various national systems of criminal law. Classical criminology stands closer to a theory of criminal law, and particularly comparative criminal law. than any other criminological theory. It emphasizes the importance of free will and moral responsibility of offenders. Classical criminology is humanistic. It affirms the dignity of a human being and the goodness of human nature even though this nature can be distarted by crime. Therefore, the main emphasis of this book is on rehabilitation of criminal offenders. Among various themes of rehabilitation, the reader will find an in-depth discussion of religion as a crime preventing factor. Repentance of criminal offenders is explored in the context of criminal laws of Thailand, China, Germany and other countries.

- INTRODUCTION: CRIMINOLOGY AND COMPARATIVE LAW
- PART I. THEORETICAL CRIMINOLOGY
- CHAPTER I : REDISCOVERY OF THE METHOD OF CLASSICALCRIMINOLOGY
- CHAPTER II : CLASSICAL CRIMINOLOGY
- CHAPTER III : SOCIOLOGICAL CRIMINOLOGY
- CHAPTER IV : CRIMINOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
- CHAPTER V : CULTURAL CRIMINOLOGY
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PART II. APPLIED CRIMINOLOGY
- CHAPTER VI : PENALTY AND REHABILITATION OF CRIMINAL OFFENDERS
- CHAPTER VII : RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
- CHAPTER VIII : RELIGION AND FAMILY AS A A SOCIALIZATION MECHANISM
- CHAPTER IX : TERRORISM AND SURVEILLANCE
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PART III. CRIMINOLOGY FROM A COMPARATIVE LAW PERSPECTIVE
- CHAPTER X : POLMONT V. CHIANG MAI: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CORRECTION INSTITUTIONS
- CHAPTER XI : CRIMINALAZING ENVIRONMENTAL OFFENCES IN GERMANY AND CHINA : A COMPARATIVE CRIMINOLOGICAL STUDY
- CHAPTER XII : CRIMINOLOGICAL STUDY OF REPENTANCE FROM A COMPARATIVE LAW PERSPECTIVE
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