Systematically Addressing Inconsistencies in the Rural Social Disorganization and Crime Literature
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Date
2012-11
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Ohio State University. Libraries
Abstract
The rural criminological literature has recently experienced an increased interest in structural
theories of crime, with social disorganization theory being the primary emphasis. This article
summarizes and synthesizes the existing literature that specifically tests social
disorganization theory in rural communities, focusing on consistencies and inconsistencies in
the findings as well as theoretical and methodological questions that have been raised. We
then describe how we (the authors of this article) have taken steps to systematically address
some of these questions. Finally, we offer suggestions for research advancements in this area.
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social disorganization theory, rural communities, crime measurement
Citation
International Journal of Rural Criminology, v1, n2 (November, 2012), p. 134-152