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George Vold’s Conflict Theory: Principles, Applications, and Criticisms

George Vold’s Conflict Theory: Principles, Applications, and Criticisms

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Psychopathy in Criminology: Theoretical Foundations, Diagnostic Methods, and Criminal Implications

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Schizophrenia in Criminology: A Scientific and Philosophical Perspective

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Scientific Methods for Studying Crime

George Vold’s Conflict Theory: Principles, Applications, and Criticisms
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George Vold’s Conflict Theory: Principles, Applications, and Criticisms

In the scholarship of criminology, the nature of crime has been scrutinized from many angles—psychological, biological, sociological, and structural. Among these perspectives, conflict theory stands out for highlighting power struggles and social inequality as fundamental sources of criminal behavior. Conflict theory posits that crime cannot simply be reduced to individual…

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