The book "What is to Be Done About Crime and Punishment?" offers a critical examination of the relevance of criminology in today's society. Despite the rapid growth of this discipline, the question arises of how criminology can regain social and political significance. In this work, leading international experts discuss a variety of topics related to crime and punishment. The subjects covered range from incarceration to drugs and gangs, as well as cybercrime, prostitution, and domestic violence. The contributions are written in an accessible style and aim to promote a more public criminology that is beneficial for both students and researchers. The book encourages engagement with relevant societal issues and views criminology as a tool for addressing problems in society.