Criminology is devoted to crime and deviant behavior. Disciplines covered in Criminology include: sociology; psychology; design; systems analysis; decision theory. Major emphasis is placed on empirical research and scientific methodology. Criminologys content also includes articles which review the literature or deal with theoretical issues stated in the literature as well as suggestions for the types of investigation which might be carried out in the future.As a highly influential academic journal in the field of criminology, it is an indispensable reading material for anyone who wishes to delve into the phenomenon of crime.