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In a major new theory of criminal behavior, Mark Colvin argues that chronic criminals emerge from a developmental process characterized by recurring, erratic episodes of coercion. Colvin s differential coercion theory, which integrates several existing criminological perspectives, lays out a compelling argument that coercive forces create social and psychological dynamics that lead to chronic criminal behavior. While Colvin s presentation focuses primarily on chronic street criminals, the theory is also applied to exploratory offenders and white-collar criminals. In addition, Colvin presents a critique of current crime control measures, which rely heavily on coercion, and offers in their place a comprehensive crime reduction program based on consistent, non-coercive practices.

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Publisher:   Palgrave Macmillan
Imprint:   Palgrave Macmillan
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9781349386215

ISBN 10:   1349386219
Pages:   216
Publication Date:   12 December 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Mark Colvin is Associate Professor of Sociology at George Mason University where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in criminology.

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