The theories of anomie/strain, differential opportunity, cultural transmission, culture conflict, and control are all rooted in the ideas of which scholar?
a. Merton
b. Lombroso
c. Bentham
d. Durkheim
D
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a. A portable, battery powered sonic rifle that fires "bullets" with earsplitting noise. b. The world's foulest odor, termed a "souped up version of human waste." c. A sprayable slime that makes walkways and other surfaces as slippery as ice. d. All of the above.
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gangs are likely to be more heavily involved in local violent crime. A. What is the immigrant status of gang members? B. Who is involved in gang activity? C. What is the history of gang activity? D. What crimes do gang members commit?
Crime is fundamentally a social __________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
List the roles and responsibilities of various personnel in a juvenile court
What will be an ideal response?