Criminal Man, According to the Classification of Cesare Lombroso (eBook)

Gina Lombroso (Autor)

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2022
212 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654701527-7 (EAN)

Infos

In "Criminal Man, According to the Classification of Cesare Lombroso," Gina Lombroso offers a pioneering examination of criminology rooted in her father's groundbreaking theories. The book details and expands upon Cesare Lombroso's classification of criminals, blending sociological perspectives with biological determinism. Lombroso employs a meticulous analytical style, drawing on empirical data and case studies to substantiate her arguments. This work serves as a critical link between 19th-century positivist thought and contemporary discussions on criminality, embracing the nuances of inherited traits while confronting the societal implications of criminal classifications. Gina Lombroso, a notable Italian criminologist herself, was deeply influenced by her father's work and sought to further illuminate the complexities of criminal behavior through her writing. As an advocate for reform in the justice system, she drew upon personal experiences and academic insights, recognizing the interplay between environment and biology in shaping an individual's propensity for crime. Her comprehensive approach reflects the evolving discourse on criminality and its social contexts, making her contributions invaluable in criminological literature. This book is recommended for scholars, criminologists, and sociologists alike, offering an essential perspective on the biological underpinnings of criminality while encouraging readers to reflect on the broader societal implications of classification. It serves as a critical resource for those interested in the intersections of crime, psychology, and social policy.

Autor

Gina Lombroso was an influential Italian writer and criminologist, known predominantly for her elaboration on the works of her father, Cesare Lombroso, a seminal figure in the field of criminal anthropology. Her contribution to criminology is most notably encapsulated in her work 'Criminal Man, According to the Classification of Cesare Lombroso.' Expanding upon her father's controversial theories, which merged aspects of evolutionary science with criminology, she provided insights into the biological and sociological factors contributing to criminal behavior. Gina's scholarly efforts served as a bridge between her father's pioneering theories and contemporary perspectives in the early 1900s. Her style typically involved a meticulous confluence of research and narrative, aimed at both documenting and analyzing the various typologies Cesare Lombroso identified. Through this biologically deterministic lens, Gina's work reflects the zeitgeist of her era, where science sought to classify and understand human behavior through rigid frameworks. Although the Lombroso legacy has been subject to much criticism, owing to its determinist and often stigmatizing assertions, Gina Lombroso's works remain a crucial reference for students of criminology and the history of forensic science.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 29.5.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► Strafrecht
• Schlagworte: Analytical writing style • Anti-crime methods • behavioral traits analysis • Biological Determinism • biological determinism in fiction • Causes of criminality • Cesare Lombroso • crime theory books • criminal anthropology • Criminal psychology • criminal psychology insights • Criminology • criminology classics • criminology history • early forensic science • forensic anthropology • genetics and crime • historical criminal classification • historical criminology • historical criminology texts • Italian criminal theory • Italian criminologist author • Italian criminology heritage • Literary Naturalism • Lombroso's criminal typology • Psychological classification • psychology in literature • Social and public welfare • social pathology • sociological criminology study • sociology of deviancy • theoretical crime perspectives • Treatment of criminals