Why is it that Sutherland's differential association theory is considered the first general theory of crime?

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• Nine differential association propositions have shaped numerous leading criminological theories.
• Numerous prominent theorists were either students of Edwin Sutherland or heavily influenced by his work.
• Scope of theorists taught or influenced by Sutherland are a testament to his impact on the field, specifically in instilling a sociological paradigm that continues to influence.
• Draws on and integrates a range of dimensions exacting crime
• Moves beyond the question of why individuals commit crime to explaining variation in crime rates across places and social groups
• Ingrained in both academic and popular cultural understandings of crime

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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