ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses some extensions of general theories of crime to explain recent crime types that have gained traction in criminology. It focuses on theories that have been designed to address specific types of crime. Regular street crime is likely influenced by many biological, psychological, and social factors that require interdisciplinary investigation. Rural crime just was not a major focus of early criminology. People were leaving the agricultural life in droves and moving to the city which then became a melting pot of ideas and cultures. White-collar crime includes offenses such as anti-trust violations, money laundering, and insider trading as well as many more damaging activities. Tests of crime-specific theories are only beginning to be conducted and evidence on the ability of general theories to generalize is mixed. Criminology is finding its voice in many fields of research.
