Ahmad Siddique's Criminology, Penology and Victimology

The present eighth edition of the immensely popular and authoritative work, Ahmad Siddique's Criminology, Penology and Victimology, has been thoroughly revised and updated in light of the latest developments in the subject.

In this eighth edition, the author has meticulously revised and updated every facet of the book to ensure that it remains a reliable guide through the intricate web of criminological studies. The aim has been to integrate the latest developments in the field, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based policymaking and its impact on the study of criminology.

The author has discussed crime in the Indian context with explanation of crime from individualistic to environmental approach. Problems like organised crime, white collar crime, sex offences, drug abuse, female criminality, etc. have been exhaustively dealt with. The penology issues like prison reforms, probation and juvenile justice have also been discussed. The subject of victimology has been updated in light of global changes in this area. The work examines the police and the legal set-up.