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Social structure theories

Social structure theories. Societal forces. Social structure theory. Varying patterns of criminal behavior exist within the social structure. Biological and psychological approaches do no account for this. Social structure theories focus on these patterns

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Chapter 1

Chapter 1. Crime, Criminology, and the Criminal Law. What is Criminology?. Criminology is the scientific study of the nature, extent, cause, and control of criminal behavior. Criminology is an interdisciplinary science: Sociology Criminal justice Political science Psychology Economics

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Chapter 1

Chapter 1. Crime, Criminology, and the Criminal Law. What is Criminology?. Criminology is the scientific study of the nature, extent, cause, and control of criminal behavior. Criminology is an interdisciplinary science: Sociology Criminal justice Political science Psychology Economics

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Chapter One Crime and Criminology

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The Nature of Crime

Understanding Crime and Victimization. The Nature of Crime. Question:. What Causes Crime? Five Theories. Why does crime occur?. Because they want to: Choice Theory. Choice Theory. People choose to commit a crime after weighing the potential costs and benefits Example: Drug dealing

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