Robert Agnew

Quick Facts

Full Name	Robert Agnew
Occupation	Criminologist
Date Of Birth	Dec 1, 1953(1953-12-01)
Age	71
Birthplace	Atlantic City
Country	United States
Birth City	New Jersey
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Robert Agnew Biography

Robert Agnew is one of the most popular and richest Criminologist who was born on December 1, 1953 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States.

Agnew received his B.A. with highest honors and highest distinction from Rutgers University in 1975, and his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in, respectively, 1978 and 1980—all in sociology. He joined Emory University in 1980 and served as chairperson of the sociology department from 2006-2009.

In 2015, Dr. Agnew was awarded the Edwin H. Sutherland Award for his pioneering general strain theory which explains causes behind the crime.

Robert Agnew Net Worth

Robert Agnew is one of the richest Criminologist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Robert Agnew 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Robert Agnew (born December 1, 1953 in Atlantic City, New Jersey) is the Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Sociology at Emory University and past- president of the American Society of Criminology.

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Top Facts about Robert Agnew

1. Robert Agnew is the Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Sociology at Emory University.
2. He received his B.A. from Rutgers University in 1975 and his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1978 and 1980, respectively.
3. Agnew joined Emory University in 1980 and served as chairperson of the sociology department from 2006-2009.
4. He is well-known for his development of general strain theory.
5. He was elected Fellow of the American Society of Criminology.
6. He has served on editorial boards for multiple criminology-related journals.
7. In 2015, he received the Edwin H. Sutherland Award for his pioneering general strain theory.
8. He was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey on December 1, 1953.

What is the contribution of Robert Agnew?

Professor Agnew’s primary research and teaching interests are criminology and juvenile delinquency, especially criminological theory. He is well known for his development of general strain theory and was elected Fellow of the American Society of Criminology.

What are the 3 parts of Agnew's general strain theory?

According to Robert Agnew’ s General Strain Theory, strain is based on three different factors: failure to achieve a goal, the existence of harmful impulses, and the removal of positive impulses.

What theory did Agnew develop?

General strain theory (GST) is a theory of criminology developed by Robert Agnew. General strain theory has gained a significant amount of academic attention since being developed in 1992.

What is general strain theory sociology?

General strain theory (GST) states that strains increase the likelihood of crime, particularly strains that are high in magnitude, are seen as unjust, are associated with low social control, and create some pressure or incentive for criminal coping.

Who discovered strain theory?

Emile Durkheim developed the first modern strain theory of crime and deviance, but Merton’s classic strain theory and its offshoots came to dominate criminology during the middle part of the 20th century.