Reading Analysis #1: Respond to each of the prompts below.  In order to complete the assignment you need to be up to date with ALL the readings, specifically All God’s Children. You should have read through Chapter 5.  For each theory analyzed, start by identifying the main elements of the theory and then apply the theory to the book by providing examples that either support or counter the main elements. You should be providing me with enough details and examples from the book to show you’ve done the readings. Please submit your assignment in a Word or PDF doc. 500 words minimum.

Using the 3 key elements of deterrence theory, explain why there was such high rates of violence in the South in the 1800s described in the first 4 chapters of All God’s Children. In other words, explain why and/or how the key elements did/did not function in that society.  You should be analyzing the violence perpetrated by both whites and black and the consequences they experienced.
Chapter 5 introduces the reader to James and Butch.  Do you think that Rational Choice Theory adequately explains James or Butchs criminality?  In other words, how much do you think that their crimes were rationally thought out as explained by the theory (e.g. what went into their decision making process, were they weighing the costs and benefits of their crimes, were their crimes planned out or spur of the moment)?  Provide examples of either James or Butchs rational and/or irrational decision-making. For this question, focus on either James or Butch to analyze, you do not need to analyze both.

Provide an example of how Routine Activities Theory helps explain the high rates of crime in certain areas of Augusta, Georgia as described in Chapter 5 of All Gods Children.  Make sure to identify the main points of the theory in your explanation.

Deterrence theory
Using the 3 key elements of deterrence theory, explain why there was such high rates of violence in the South in the 1800s described in the first 4 chapters of All God’s Children.
4 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDo you think that Rational Choice Theory adequately explains James or Butchs criminality?
In other words, how much do you think that their crimes were rationally thought out as explained by the theory (e.g. what went into their decision making process, were they weighing the costs and benefits of their crimes, were their crimes planned out or spur of the moment)?
6 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse Routine Activities Theory to explain the high rates of crime in certain areas of Augusta, Georgia.
4 pts