"Crime and its causes" is an important book by the famous psychologist and criminologist William Douglas Morrison. In his work, the author considers not only the criminal offense as such, but also draws attention to the root causes of crime in society. He investigates the psychological and sociological aspects of crime, revealing the complex mechanism of its occurrence. The author analyzes the interaction between individuals and the social environment, noting the influence of various factors on the formation of criminal behavior. The book "Crime and its causes" helps to understand the essence of crime through the prism of scientific research and analysis, which makes it an important addition to the literature on criminal psychology and criminology.