Travis Hirschi is one of the most cited criminologists of the
twentieth century, yet it is remarkable how little is known about
his life and career. Known as spokesperson for social control
theory, Hirschi has been a controversial figure. He has challenged
popular theories in criminal career research as well as the need
for longitudinal studies of offenders and criminal justice
policies. For Hirschi, ideas are always tied to the mode of
investigation and the mode of investigation is always tied to
substantive concerns. Thus, substantive theoretical contribution
and research methodology have been the twin driving forces
throughout his career.
John Laub's introduction combines a discerning account of
Hirschi's life and work, accompanied by an interview with the
author. He divides the volume into four parts. Part 1,
"Methodological Issues, " includes two essays, "Principles of
Causal Analysis" and "False Criteria of Causality in Delinquency
Research, " coauthored with Hanan G. Selvin, "The Methodological
Adequacy of Longitudinal Research on Grime, " coauthored with
Michael R. Gottfredson, and Hirschi's "Procedural Rules and the
Study of Deviant Behavior." Part 2, "Causes and Correlates of Grime
and Delinquency, " encompasses Hirschi's "A Control Theory of
Delinquency, " "Causes and Prevention of Delinquency, " and "Family
Structure and Crime"; with Rodney Stark, "Hellfire and
Delinquency"; with Michael J. Hindelang, "Intelligence and
Delinquency: A Revisionist Review"; with Michael Gottfredso "Age
and the Explanation of Crime." Part 3, "A General Theory of Crime,
" consists of "The Distinction between Crime and Criminality, "
"The Generality of Deviance, " "Causes of White Collar Crime, "
and"Control Theory and the Life Course Perspective, " all
coauthored with Michael R. Gottfredson. Part 4, "Critiques of
Theories and Research in Criminology, " consists of Hirschi's
"Separate and Unequal is Better, " along with "The True Value of
Lambda Would Appear to be Zero, " "Rethinking the Juvenile Justice
System, " and "National Crime Control Policies, " all coauthored
with Michael Gottfredson.
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