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Question Prompt

In the first half of this class, we have discussed Gottfredson and Hirschi’s general theory of crime as well as Tom Tyler’s explanation for why people obey the law. At first glance, these two pieces of scholarship may seem very different and somewhat incompatible. Upon further reflection, there are a number of ways that these two perspectives could be integrated together. Describe how these two perspectives could be unified. In so doing, be sure to provide specific examples on how to link the two together. At the same time, feel free to point out and discuss areas of each perspective that cannot be integrated. While this question provides you with much leeway in terms of how you want to answer it, all statements must be supported by published research

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Essay Answer Guidance

Answer the following question, which is worth a total of 30 points. Answers will be graded on whether they answer the question, whether they are accurate, whether they are grammatically correct, and whether they are logically assembled. Answers can be no longer than eight pages double spaced (no smaller than 11-point font); I will not read beyond the eighth page. The answers should include all relevant citations (excluding a pertinent citation will result in a lower grade). Your exams should be grounded in the empirical literature and I do not want you to express your opinions on the exam (you can discuss your opinions on the Discussion Board). All exams must include a reference page and your name should be typed on the last page of the exam (or you will lose points).

READING MATERIALS

1. DeLisi, Matt. Criminal Justice: Balancing Crime Control and Due Process (Any edition will work). Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.
2. Gottfredson, Michael R. and Travis Hirschi. 1990. A General Theory of Crime. Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press.
3. Humes, Edward. 1996. No Matter How Loud I Shout: A Year in the Life of Juvenile Court. New York, NY: Touchstone.
4. Petersilia, Joan. 2003. When Prisoners Come Home: Parole and Prisoner Reentry. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
5. Tyler, Tom R. 2006. Why People Obey the Law. Princeton, NY: Princeton University Press.