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CRIM 104 Lecture 2: crim 104 week 2 sept 18.docx

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blueseal520
14 Apr 2012
School
Simon Fraser University
Department
Criminology
Course
CRIM 104
Professor
Barry Cartwright

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A good theory n good theory is logically constructed. Logically sound and internally consistent n good theory is based on evidence n good theory can be empirically validated. Through measurement or observation n good theory can unify. Society as a functional organism, norms/expectations based on shared values/interests, those who are different (eg. criminal) deemed to be sick/abnormal n conflict. Society and social transformation rooted in social conflict, society not organic or natural but forced upon us, society/laws based on values and interests of those with the power. Classical school 1700-1800 n deviance as violation of social contract n caused by free will and hedonism n remedied by deterrence. Jeremy bentham, cesare beccaria, ***** john

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