Mainstream Criminologists Level a Number of Criticisms Against Critical Criminology

question 16

Multiple Choice

Mainstream criminologists level a number of criticisms against critical criminology. Which is not one of those criticisms?

• A)Critical theorists unfairly neglect the capitalist system's efforts to regulate itself.
• B)The contribution of critical criminology is "hot air, but no real light."
• C)Critical theorists focus too heavily on the problems and conflicts that exist in socialist countries.
• D)Critical criminologists are too quick to blame capitalism for every human vice.

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