SOCI 3810 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Deterrence Theory, Homo Economicus, Social Disorganization Theory
10 Feb 2018
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Theories of crime: classical theory : beccaria, theory is a response to the demonic perspective which predominated before the age of. Beccaria (1764, italy) an essay on crimes : argues crime is due to natural causes & it can be observed. Two central ideas of classical criminology : application of hobbes to the legal system (1) individuals are rational beings (2) deterrence through punishment is necessary to prevent crimes. Rsts are important moments! (2) continues to inform our approach to crime today & provide legal basis for our legal system. Crime control still based on rational individuals > rational actors of crime. Idea that law should be applied equally to everyone > punishment based on crime, not individual) Proposals to increase certainty and severity of punishment. Deterrence theory: deterrence occurs when someone regrinds from committing a crime bc he or she fears the certainty, swiftness, and/or severity of formal legal punishment (paternoseter & bachman.
