Description
Criminology Notebooks
Book Summary
This work is the result of the teaching and research experience of Santiago B. Brage Cendán, a professor of Criminal Law and Criminology. Conceived as a study manual and reference book, the text addresses the main problems of criminality in Spain, analyzing their causes and offering guiding criteria for future legislative reforms. The reader will find a rigorous analysis of phenomena such as terrorism, gender-based violence, juvenile delinquency, or economic crime, all framed within national legislation and comparative law.
What is it about?
The book is structured around the analysis of various sectors of criminality, examining the causes that originate them. Through this study, practical conclusions are drawn that can serve as a guide for future regulatory modifications. The work covers everything from violent crime, including terrorism and gender-based violence, to culpable negligence, juvenile delinquency, and crime related to drugs, prostitution, cults, and economic delinquency. Each section is complemented with references to legislation in force in Spain and comparative law, offering a broad and contextualized perspective.
Main Topics
- Analysis of the causes of violent crime, including terrorism and gender-based violence.
- Study of culpable or reckless criminality, with special attention to road safety.
- Examination of juvenile delinquency and its criminological factors.
- Issues of criminality in the realm of drugs and prostitution.
- Analysis of economic crime and the phenomenon of cults.
- Guidelines for legislative reform based on criminological analysis.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at Criminology and Criminal Law students seeking a support manual for their studies. It will also be very useful for legal professionals, criminologists, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of criminality in Spain from an academic and applied perspective.
What this book contributes
- A structured and updated vision of the main criminal phenomena in Spain.
- A causal analysis of criminality that grounds proposals for legislative improvement.
- References to Spanish positive law and comparative law for each sector studied.
- A reference and study tool based on the teaching experience of a specialist.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Brage Cendán, Santiago B.
- Publisher: J.M. Bosch Editor
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: CRIMINOLOGY
- Collection: PENDING COLLECTION
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: June 2013
- Number of pages: 268
- Weight: 465 g
Editorial Assessment
Criminology Notebooks presents itself as a solid and well-structured manual, the result of its author's teaching career. Its main value lies in its practical and analytical approach, which goes beyond the mere description of criminal phenomena to delve into their causes and possible avenues for regulatory response. It is a reference work for those seeking a deep and applied understanding of criminology in the Spanish context.