Discuss the historical context of the origins (emergence) of this perspective ...

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Answer the following with respect to classical school of criminology:

 A. Discuss the historical context of the origins (emergence) of this perspective.  When did it arise?  Was it a response to any previous perspectives?

 B. Discuss the assumptions made by this school of thought regarding the nature of human beings and their behavior (i.e., the “essential ideas” of classical thought).

 C. Describe why crime occurs, according to this perspective.

 D. Discuss the crime-control implications of this perspective.  What should be done to reduce crime?

 

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