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9780195330755
"This brief book provides an overview of general strain theory (GST), one of the leading explanations of crime and delinquency, developed by author Robert Agnew. Written to be student-friendly, Pressured Into Crime features numerous real-world examples, insightful and colorful 'quotes' former and active criminals, clear summaries of major points, and challenging review and discussion questions at the end of each chapter."--BOOK JACKET.Robert Agnew is the author of 'Pressured Into Crime: An Overview of General Strain Theory', published 2005 under ISBN 9780195330755 and ISBN 0195330757.
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