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The monograph deals with the topical issues of modern criminology related to the definition of its object and subject, and its place in the system of sciences. Popular criminological theories are studied and critically evaluated, deviant behaviour is analysed, and the process of its determination is considered. A new understanding of the essence of crime is substantiated. The causes and conditions of crime are analysed. The marginalisation of society as a significant criminogenic factor is considered. The criminological characteristics of the offender's personality are presented. Attention is focused on the problems of crime prevention and modern trends in the development of criminology.

The monograph is intended for researchers, teachers, doctoral students, postgraduate students, adjuncts, students and cadets of higher education institutions, criminal justice officials, as well as anyone interested in the problems of criminology.