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Rational Choice

Broken Windows Theory (Wilson & Kelling)

The Broken Windows Theory was developed by James Q. Wilson and George L. Kelling. According to the two authors, the broken window must be repaired as quickly as possible to prevent further destruction in the neighborhood and an increase in the crime rate. Destruction in urban areas is therefore inextricably

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Kategorie: Theories of Crime Tags: 1982, aetiological, Broken Windows, control, macro, Rational Choice, Shaw and McKay, social desorganisation, sociology, sociology, USA, Zero Tolerance Policing

Routine Activity Theory (RAT)

The Routine Activity Theory states that the occurrence of a crime is likely if there is a motivated offender and a suitable target, with the simultaneous absence of a capable guardian. Main proponents Lawrence E. Cohen, Marcus Felson, Ronald V. Clarke Theory According to Cohen and Felson, crime rates depend

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Kategorie: Theories of Crime Tags: 1979, aetiological, control, macro, Rational Choice, Routine Activity Approach, situation, sociology, USA

Deterrence theories

Deterrence theories argue that the punishment of crimes results in both actual and potential perpetrators avoiding crime in the future. Main Proponents Cesare Beccaria, Jeremy Bentham, Franz von Liszt, Jack P. Gibbs, Alex Piquero, Raymond Paternoster, Stephan Tibbetts, M.C. Stafford, M. Warr, etc. Theory Deterrence theories are based on the

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Kategorie: Theories of Crime Tags: control, Deterrence, Deterrence, Germany, Italy, micro/macro, punitive, Rational Choice, sanctioning, situation, USA

Rational Choice Theory

Criminology’s application of the Rational Choice Theory sees crime as the result of individual rational consideration of the expected benefits and costs of criminal activity. Main Proponents Gary S. Becker, Derek Cornish, Ronald Clarke, u.a. Theory The thesis of ‘Rational Choice’ is an economic, general theory of action. In general,

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Kategorie: Theories of Crime Tags: aetiological, control, micro/macro, Rational Choice, situation, sociology, USA

Classical Criminology

Classical Criminology sees criminal action as the result of free and rational decisions of the acting individuals. Main proponents Cesare Beccaria, John Howard, Jeremy Bentham, Samuel Romilly, John Anselm von Feuerbach, Sir Robert Peel, Samuel Pufendorf u.a. Theory Classical crime theory, especially according to Beccaria, is based on the assumption

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Kategorie: Theories of Crime Tags: 1764, Cesare Beccaria, control, Great Britain, Italy, Jeremy Bentham, macro, punitive, Rational Choice, sanctioning, sociology

Career model (Hess)

According to German sociologist Henner Hess, the emergence and consolidation of criminal behaviour can be explained by careers. The actor glides processually, pushed through the outside world and situation, but ultimately individually chosen, into a delinquent role. Main proponent Henner Hess Theory Hess’ basic assumption regarding crime theories is that

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Kategorie: Theories of Crime Tags: 1978, aetiological, Anomie, Anomie, Anomie, Becker, career model, control, criminology, Germany, labelling, learning, Learning theory, Lebenslauf, Lemert, micro, punitive, Rational Choice, situation, subculture, Subculture

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