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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1. Wikipedia: Strain Theory (Sociology)
Strain theory (sociology), lead sectionQuote, Strain theory (sociology), lead section
Strain theory is a sociological and criminological theory developed in 1938 by Robert K. Merton.
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