In case of anomalies, though, the fluid tank
actor model, as defined, falls short.
Modifying the Flexible
Actor Model of Industrial Relations
This is the approach taken in the
actor model [21].
It enriches the
Actor model by defining the notion of an Actor Troupe--which is a mechanism to achieve a higher level of abstraction--by restricting the visibility of some Actors.
With the rational
actor model he explains populist conservative criminology and contemporary theories, with the predestined
actor model he traces the influence of biological, psychological and sociological positivism, and in the victimized
actor model he shows how "deviant labels," conflict theories, feminist criminology and critical criminology work together.
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The first three parts of the book address ideal type models of criminal behavior: the rational actor, predestined actor, and victimized
actor models. Various criminological theories are located chronologically in the context of one of these different traditions, and the strengths and weaknesses of each theory and model are identified.