Factors Affecting Change

Understand how key features in the development of crime and punishment link with societal features in the periods studied.
Analyze patterns of change, trends, and turning points in the history of crime and punishment.
Evaluate the influence of key factors inhibiting or encouraging change, specifically attitudes in society, individuals and institutions (Church and government), and science and technology.
Explain how multiple factors worked together to bring about specific developments at particular times.
Apply case studies to explore the operation of key factors and make detailed comparisons over time.

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