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This dimension names the criminologist credited with originating a specific theory of crime. Wikipedia notes that criminology "analyzes the causation of crime and the personality of criminals," analysis that in every named theory traces back to one particular originator. Browsing this way collects every theory credited to the same originator.

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Origin Era
1939 1
Originator
Sources
1. Edwin Sutherland (Wikipedia)
Edwin Sutherland, Theory section
Quote, Edwin Sutherland, Theory section
first stating the principle of differential association in the third edition retitled Principles of Criminology (1939:4-8)
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