What was the main reason that classical theory re-emerged in the 1970s?

a. People saw that they had more choices to make in their personal decisions.
b. Politicians found it a springboard to political success.
c. Social engineering and rehabilitation came into vogue.
d. Scholars and criminal justice administrators lost faith in positivism.


Answer: D

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