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The book explores various criminological theories that seek to explain crime and deviant behavior, offering a comparative analysis with general behavioral theory. It introduces a new perspective called 'Analytical Criminology,' which provides innovative insights into the understanding of criminality. Through this approach, the author aims to deepen the analysis of the factors influencing crime and deviance, enriching the discourse within the field of criminology.

This Advanced Introduction is an accessible and critical review of the most important theories and concepts in the field of social movements and political protests. Karl-Dieter Opp precisely outlines the strengths and weaknesses of the different approaches and investigates how they can be unified into a structural-cognitive model.

The book offers a groundbreaking synthesis of rational choice theory and sociological perspectives, providing a comprehensive framework for analyzing social institutions. It explores how these two approaches can be integrated to better understand social behavior and institutional dynamics, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students interested in social sciences. Through this innovative lens, the author highlights the interplay between individual choices and social structures, enhancing the study of societal functions and relationships.

Political protest and social movements are explored through a comprehensive introduction to existing theories, which are clarified and assessed for their strengths and weaknesses. The book culminates in the proposal of a unified theoretical paradigm that integrates these diverse theories, offering a cohesive framework for understanding the dynamics of social movements.