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Thinking about Crime

by James Q. Wilson, James Wilson
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Synopsis

Argues that criminal activity is largely rational, shaped by rewards and penalties it offers versus the outcome of other available activities.

About the Author, James Q. Wilson

David J. Wilson is associate professor of anthropology and director of undergraduate at Southern Methodist University.

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Book Details

Published
February 1, 1985
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780394729176

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