Michael R. Gottfredson
1 book
About the Author
Michael R. Gottfredson is an influential American criminologist and scholar whose work has helped shape modern discussions of crime, deviance, and social control. He is best known for developing self-control theory, which emphasizes the role of individual differences and parenting in explaining criminal and analogous behavior. His research bridges criminology and sociology, combining theoretical clarity with empirical attention to patterns of offending across the life course. His landmark book, A General Theory of Crime, coauthored with Travis Hirschi, remains a central reference in criminological scholarship and continuing debates about the causes of crime and the prospects for prevention.
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Books by Michael R. Gottfredson
