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Contributors to this unique book explain and compare major theories
drawn from several academic fields to uncover the root causes of
deviance. In this unparalleled exploration of antisocial and
aberrant behavior, criminologists and other experts examine the
theoretical perspectives of 15 classical psychological, political
science, and economics scholars to shed light on the impetus for
deviant behaviors. Murder, mayhem, robbery, sexual assault, and
sexual activity with minor children are among the degenerate
behaviors cited. Each chapter focuses on the effectiveness of a
specific theory, and considers conundrums such as "Does the
Darwinian approach explain sexual assault as a drive to procreate?"
"Can B.F. Skinner's theoretical perspective explain pedophilia?"
and "Can an individual be incompetent at the time of an offense and
competent at the time of the trial?" The book reveals how the major
psychological, social, and environmental doctrines can explain the
behaviors and patterns of a nonconforming mindset. The work
addresses the theories of well-known thinkers like Karl Marx,
Charles Darwin, Travis Hirschi, and Sigmund Freud, among others.
Addresses classical theory in relationship to deviance Interprets,
integrates, and synthesizes classical theory regarding deviance
from different disciplines Examines the etiology of pedophilia
Discusses competency and culpability
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