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An Integrative Review Of Criminological Theory: Determining The Extent To Which The Scope Conditions Of Time And Location Have Been Addressed, Douglas L. Gilbertson
An Integrative Review Of Criminological Theory: Determining The Extent To Which The Scope Conditions Of Time And Location Have Been Addressed, Douglas L. Gilbertson
Culminating Projects in Criminal Justice
Modern social science is the result of the development of numerous perspectives which attempt to explain social phenomena. One such explanation is offered by Turner (1978). He suggests that concepts explain phenomena from either a concrete or abstract perspective which is relative to the scope conditions of time and location. This study--using Turner's scope conditions--defines time as events or periods within human existence (conception, prenatal, birth, and life-course). It defines location as either individuals (focusing on individuals or social networks) or as structures (focusing on groups, organizations, and society).
The body of knowledge related to criminal behavior is established within …