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In their 1990 work, Gottfredson and Hirschi introduce a new and comprehensive theory of crime. At the time, crime researchers tended to focus on environmental factors that led to crime, not on the criminals themselves, and were inclined to think about crime only from their particular academic perspective.

An Analysis of Michael R. Gottfredson and Travish Hirschi's A General Theory of Crime

A General Theory of Crime

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    96 pages

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    4 July 2017

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Summary

Michael R. Gottfredson and Travish Hirschi’s 1990 A General Theory of Crime is a classic text that helped reshape the discipline of criminology. It is also a testament to the powers of clear reasoning and interpretation.

In critical thinking terms, reasoning is all about presenting a solid and persuasive case – and as many people instinctively understand, the most persuasive reasoning is that which bases itself on a single, simple hook. In Gottfredson and Hirschi’s case, th…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781912128716
ISBN-10:1912128713
Author:William Jenkins
Publisher:Macat International Limited
Imprint:Macat International Limited
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:96
Release Date:4 July 2017
Weight:136g
Dimensions:129mm x 198mm
Series:The Macat Library
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About The Author

William Jenkins

Dr Bill Jenkins holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Michigan. He is currently co-chair of the Department of Psychology at Mercer University.

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