Sociology & Criminology for a Changing World
Charles R. Tittle was an American sociologist and criminologist renowned for his theoretical rigor and contributions to quantitative criminology. He held academic positions at several universities, including Washington State University and the University of North Carolina. Tittle is best known for his development of Control Balance Theory, which synthesizes elements of control, opportunity, and motivation
Michael R. Gottfredson is an American criminologist best known for co-developing the General Theory of Crime with Travis Hirschi. He has held academic and administrative positions at institutions such as the University of Arizona and the University of California, Irvine, where he served as Chancellor. Gottfredson’s work has focused on the causes of criminal behavior,
Travis Hirschi was an American criminologist whose theories fundamentally shaped the study of crime and deviance in the second half of the 20th century. He served as a professor at institutions such as the University of Arizona and the University of Washington and is best known for developing the Social Bond Theory and, later, the