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anomie theory
A sociological approach which posits a disjuncture between socially and subculturally sanctioned means and goals as the cause of criminal behavior.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Sociology
- Category: Criminology
- Company: Pearson Prentice Hall
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- M.Holmes
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