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Wikipedia: William Chambliss

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The Wikipedia biographical article on William Chambliss, identifying him as a pioneer of conflict theory in criminology. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Chambliss
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Encyclopedia
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Wikipedia: William Chambliss
  • Page URL
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Chambliss
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  • Opening paragraph
    He was a pioneer of the conflict theory (social theory) which concluded, among other things, that conflict between different social classes is the fundamental force in capitalist societies.
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Claims Backed By This Source (15 claims)

This source backs 15 claims across the atlas. As facts: 9 well-attested. As cited relationships: 1 connected. Plus 5 entities citing it as a general reference with no single fact or relationship attached.

Disposition By Topic

  • Criminologists and Reformers, 10 claims: 5 well-attested, 5 general references.
  • Sources, 4 claims: 4 well-attested.
  • Criminology Theories and Schools, 1 claims: 1 connected.

Well-attested

9

Criminologists and Reformers

Connected

1

Criminology Theories and Schools

General References

5

Criminologists and Reformers

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