Criminology Theory Paper

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Compare and contrast Hirschi’s Social Control (Bond) Theory with the following theories:   a       Classical Criminology b      Durkheim’s Theory of Crime   c       Merton’s Theory of Crime   Focus on the following three dimensions of the respective theories when making comparisons:   1.     Nature & Characteristics of Criminals   2.     Cause(s) of Crime 3.     Policy Suggestions   •       In your essay you are expected to put these three theories in dialogue with Hirschi’s Social Control Theory. For example, when comparing Hirschi’s Social Control Theory with   Merton’s Theory of Crime, you should pay attention to how Hirschi would evaluate Merton’s theory and how Merton, in return, would evaluate Hirschi’s. What is missing from or wrong with Merton’s Theory from a Social Control Theory perspective? What is missing from or wrong with Social Control Theory from a Strain Theory perspective? Etc.   •       Do not try to summarize everything. Instead, try to synthesize sources in a way driven by argument or analysis. Please open the document attached and view all the essay guidelines and what is needed in this essay. Thank you.