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    Crime and Its Causes

    By William Douglas Morrison

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    Today regarded as an important figure in the development of the field of study that is now known as criminology, William Douglas Morrison was one of the first scholars to attempt a systematic study of criminal behavior and to assess early theories about the origins of this type of social deviance. Crime and Its Causes is an engaging read for fans of true crime or those with an interest in the development of criminology.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSheba Blake Publishing
    Release dateJul 27, 2015
    ISBN9789635277179
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      Morrison argues for an end of capital punishment. He suggests that crime can be prevented by better religious education and a spread of temperance.