Several criminologists,such as Richard Quinney,William Chambliss,and Austin Turk,maintained that criminological theory has placed too much emphasis on explaining criminal behavior;rather,theory needs to shift this focus toward explaining criminal law.

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These criminologists argued that criminal law is a social construct that reflects the interests of those in power, and that understanding the origins and purpose of criminal law is critical to understanding crime and its control.

Several Criminologists,such as Richard Quinney,William Chambliss,and Austin Turk,maintained That Criminological