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Briefly Explain the Three Theoretical Foundations of Environmental Criminology-Rational Choice

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Briefly explain the three theoretical foundations of environmental criminology-rational choice theory, crime pattern theory, and routine activities theory. What do these perspectives have in common and how do they help us to understand criminal victimization?


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Double Bond

A chemical bond in which two pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms.

Lewis Structure

A representation of molecules where symbols for elements are used to represent nuclei and inner-shell electrons, and dots or dashes between symbols represent electron pairs forming covalent bonds.

Ammonia

A colorless gas with a distinct sharp smell, composed of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3), used as a fertilizer, in cleaning products, and in the synthesis of various chemicals.

Lewis Structure

A representation of molecules showing all the atoms, valence electrons, and bonding between atoms as well as any lone pairs of electrons.

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