1. Differential Opportunity - Theories of Crime
... also made numerous contributions to the field of criminology. Merton's influence has also been felt by historians of science, economists, political theorists, anthropologists, humanities, law, and the world of science (Cole, 2004, p.37). Merton is best known for introducing such concepts as: self-fulfilling prophecy, anomie, strain, focused group interviews, middle-range theory, and deviant behavior. Born July 5, 1910 in the ... ...
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