Talk:Differential association

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As a Lecturer at a UK university, I disagree with pretty much all of <Revision as of 21:58, 1 November 2006 (edit) (undo) 66.255.187.246 Although it this person is clearly trying to make the material easier to understand, they aren't familiar with Sutherland's work, hence actually making it more confused and more inaccurate. I can't figure out how to revert these edits though. I hope someone can help. 86.53.49.230 10:51, 16 January 2007 (UTC)


If someone reads this, the year that this theory was first published needs to be placed on the main page. I have checked two books, and I am finding multiple answers. Also, why is it that Sutherland's partner, Donald R. Cressey, is not given credit for this theory? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.117.117.59 (talk) 08:28, 17 April 2008 (UTC)