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Why Do Criminals Offend?: A General Theory Of Crime And Delinquency
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This Book Focuses On What Is Probably The Most Frequently Asked Question About Crime: Why Do Criminals Offend? Renowned Criminologist Robert Agnew Draws On A Broad Range Of Crime Theories And The Latest Research To Present A General Theory Of Crime And Delinquency, Rich With Studentaccessible Examples. The General Theory Integrates The Essential Arguments From Social Learning, Social Control, Selfcontrol, Strain, Labeling, Social Support, Biopsychological, And Other Theories. And It Draws On The Latest Research Examining The Relationship Between Crime, Individual Traits, And The Social Environmentincluding Family, School, Peer, And Work Environments.Agnew'S General Theory Is Concise And Written At A Level Readily Accessible To Undergraduates. It Provides A Good Sense Of The Major Causes Of Crime And How They Mutually Influence And Interact With One Another To Affect Crime. Key Points Are Illustrated With Examples From Qualitative And Quantitative Research, And Each Chapter Ends With A Set Of Thoughtprovoking Discussion Questions.While The Book Focuses On Explaining Why Some Individuals Are More Likely Than Others To Offend, The General Theory Is Also Used To Explain Group Differences In Crime Rates And Patterns Of Offending Over The Life Course. Further, The Theory Is Used To Evaluate Current Efforts To Control Crime And Suggest New Crime Control Initiatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Why Do Criminals Offend'? A: The book explores the question of why individuals commit crimes, presenting a general theory of crime and delinquency based on various crime theories and research.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Robert Agnew, a renowned criminologist known for his contributions to the understanding of crime and delinquency.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: It covers essential arguments from theories such as social learning, social control, self-control, and strain, integrating them into a comprehensive general theory.
- Q: Is this book suitable for undergraduate students? A: Yes, the book is written at a level that is accessible to undergraduates, making complex theories easier to understand.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 246 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is an illustrated edition of the book.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is listed in 'Acceptable' condition, indicating it may show signs of wear but is still usable.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2004.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What kind of discussion questions are included in the book? A: Each chapter ends with thought-provoking discussion questions aimed at encouraging deeper analysis and understanding of the material.